IMPACT

• (noun) influencing strongly

  "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture"

  synonyms : encroachment , impingement

• (noun) the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat

  "the armies met in the shock of battle"

  synonyms : shock

• (noun) the striking of one body against another

• (noun) a forceful consequence; a strong effect

  "the book had an important impact on my thinking", "the book packs a wallop"

  synonyms : wallop

• (verb) have an effect upon

  "Will the new rules affect me?"

  synonyms : affect , bear on , bear upon , touch , touch on

• (verb) press or wedge together; pack together

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