What does impinge mean?

v. to affect something, especially in a negative way

impinge

🇺🇸 /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/ 🇬🇧 /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

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verb

to affect something, especially in a negative way

The noise from the construction site began to impinge on the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.

to affect something, especially in a negative way

3rd Present impinges

Past impinged

Perfect impinged

Progressive impinging