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bump vs impinge on

impinge on vs bump

bump is a noun but impinge on is not a noun.

bump and impinge on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bump Yes No Yes No
impinge on No No Yes No
As verbs, impinge on is a hypernym of bump; that is, impinge on is a word with a broader meaning than bump:
  • bump: knock against with force or violence
  • impinge on: hit against; come into sudden contact with
Other hypernyms of bump include collide with, hit, run into, strike.
bump (noun) impinge on (noun)
an impact (as from a collision)
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
a lump on the body caused by a blow
bump (verb) impinge on (verb)
knock against with force or violence hit against; come into sudden contact with
remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied
to play music at loud volume
to enjoy some music greatly
dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
Difference between bump and impinge on

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