Impinging

Pronunciation: /ˌɪmˈpɪndʒ/

Impinging (verb)

  1. To affect something in a way that is unwanted or interferes with it.
  2. To come into contact with a surface and press on it, often slightly.
  3. To restrict or reduce something by having an effect on it.

Examples

  • The noise impinges on my focus during work.
  • Their comments impinge on my privacy.