impinge

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɪmˈpɪnd͡ʒ/

Verb

archaic transitive figuratively intransitive

(transitive, now rare) To make a physical impact on. / (intransitive, figuratively) To interfere with. / (intransitive, figuratively) To have an effect upon, especially a negative one.

Japanese Meaning

（他動詞）物理的な衝撃や衝突を及ぼす / （自動詞）干渉する / （自動詞）（特に否定的に）影響を及ぼす

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During the storm, the fallen branch might impinge on the car's roof, leaving a deep dent.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

嵐の間に、落ちた枝が車の屋根にぶつかって深いへこみを残すかもしれない。

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Sense（1）

(transitive, now rare) To make a physical impact on.

Loud noise can impinge on the eardrum, causing temporary hearing damage.

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Sense（2）

(intransitive, figuratively) To interfere with.

It is astonishing that the meaning of a single declarative sentence enshrined in the Bill of Rights has evaded judicial construction establishing, at a minimum, some bedrock level of state sovereignty upon which the federal government can not impinge.

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Sense（3）

(intransitive, figuratively) To have an effect upon, especially a negative one.

I have tried, as I hinted, to enlist the co-operation of other capitalists, but experience has taught me that any appeal is futile that does not impinge directly upon cupidity.[…]

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impinges

（ present singular third-person ）

impinging

（ participle present ）

impinged

（ participle past ）

impinged

（ past ）

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