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impact
(/I/m'p/&/kt )

noun (n)

  • the striking of one body against another(noun.event)
    source: wordnet30
  • a forceful consequence; a strong effect(noun.phenomenon)
    Example:
    The book had an important impact on my thinking.
    Synonym:
    wallop
    source: wordnet30
  • influencing strongly(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    encroachment, impingement
    source: wordnet30
  • the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    shock
    source: wordnet30
  • Contact or impression by touch; collision; forcible contact; force communicated.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • press or wedge together; pack together(verb.contact)
    source: wordnet30
  • have an effect upon(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    affect, bear on, bear upon, touch, touch on
    source: wordnet30
  • To drive close; to press firmly together: to wedge into a place.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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