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impact
impact
/ˈɪmpækt/
noun
(
)
The striking of one body against another
(
impact
)
the striking of one body against another
The car crash had a devastating impact on their lives.
The car crash had a devastating impact on their lives.
(
)
A forceful consequence; a strong effect
(
wallop
[Informal]
,
impact
)
a forceful consequence; a strong effect
The book had an important impact on my thinking
the book had an important impact on my thinking
The book packs a wallop
the book packs a wallop
(
)
Influencing strongly
(
encroachment
,
impingement
,
impact
)
influencing strongly
They resented the impingement of American values on European culture
they resented the impingement of American values on European culture
The violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
(
impact
,
shock
)
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
The armies met in the shock of battle
the armies met in the shock of battle
verb
Have an effect upon
(
impact
,
touch on
,
bear upon
,
affect
,
bear on
,
touch
)
have an effect upon
Will the new rules affect me?
Will the new rules affect me?
Press or wedge together; pack together
(
impact
)
press or wedge together; pack together
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