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impact
noun
verb
influencing strongly
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ˈɪmpækt
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noun
influencing strongly
“they resented the impingement of American values on European culture”
noun
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
“the armies met in the shock of battle”
noun
the striking of one body against another
noun
a forceful consequence; a strong effect
“the book had an important impact on my thinking”
verb
have an effect upon
“Will the new rules affect me?”
verb
press or wedge together; pack together
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they resented the impingement of American values on European culture
the armies met in the shock of battle
the book had an important impact on my thinking
the book packs a wallop
Will the new rules affect me?
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