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Definition of Impact
1. Noun. The striking of one body against another.
2. Verb. Press or wedge together; pack together.
3. Noun. A forceful consequence; a strong effect. "The book packs a wallop"
4. Verb. Have an effect upon. "Will the new rules affect me?"
Exact synonyms: Affect, Bear On, Bear Upon, Touch, Touch On
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Strike A Blow, Repercuss, Tell On, Redound, Excite, Stimulate, Process, Treat, Hydrolise, Hydrolize, Color, Colour, Distort, Tinge, Endanger, Expose, Peril, Queer, Scupper, Hit, Strike, Subject, Bother, Discommode, Disoblige, Incommode, Inconvenience, Put Out, Trouble, Act Upon, Influence, Work, Slam-dunk
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Strike A Blow, Repercuss, Tell On, Redound, Excite, Stimulate, Process, Treat, Hydrolise, Hydrolize, Color, Colour, Distort, Tinge, Endanger, Expose, Peril, Queer, Scupper, Hit, Strike, Subject, Bother, Discommode, Disoblige, Incommode, Inconvenience, Put Out, Trouble, Act Upon, Influence, Work, Slam-dunk
5. Noun. Influencing strongly. "They resented the impingement of American values on European culture"
Exact synonyms: Encroachment, Impingement
Generic synonyms: Influence
Derivative terms: Encroach, Impinge
Generic synonyms: Influence
Derivative terms: Encroach, Impinge
6. Noun. The violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat. "The armies met in the shock of battle"
Definition of Impact
1. v. t. To drive close; to press firmly together: to wedge into a place.
2. n. Contact or impression by touch; collision; forcible contact; force communicated.
Definition of Impact
1. to pack firmly together [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Impact
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1. Contact or impression by touch; collision; forcible contact; force communicated. "The quarrel, by that impact driven." (Southey)
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