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impinge

Posted on June 29, 2016June 27, 2016 by Lynn

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intransitive verb
1.  to strike or collide with something (usually followed by “on” or “upon”).
A blaring car horn impinged on my thoughts.

2.  to encroach (usually followed by “on” or “upon”).
We do not want the school policy to impinge on our parental authority.

3.  to have an effect or influence (usually followed by “on” or “upon”).
His opinion impinged on her choice.

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