impinge on

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : - To make physical contact with something, often with force or impact; to collide with or strike against. - To have an effect on something, especially in a negative or intrusive way; to encroach upon or infringe. Usage The verb "impinge on" describes either a physical collision or a metaphorical intrusion. It often carries a sense of unwanted or forceful contact or influence....