Impinging

Pronunciation: /ˌɪmˈpɪndʒɪŋ/

Impinging (verb)

  1. having an effect on something or someone, often in a noticeable way.
  2. coming into contact with something, often with force.

Examples

  • The weather is impinging on our plans for the weekend.
  • The branches were impinging on the roof of the house.

Common collocations: impinge on someone's rights, impinge on the environment, impinge on a surface, impinge on someone's space

Synonyms of Impinging

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Impinging

  • — to move back or withdraw from contact.
  • — to disperse or scatter, losing impact.