connect vs impinge on

connect and impinge on both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
connect	No	No	Yes	No
impinge on	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, impinge on is a hypernym of connect; that is, impinge on is a word with a broader meaning than connect:

Other hypernyms of connect include collide with, hit, run into, strike.

connect (verb)	impinge on (verb)
make a logical or causal connection	hit against; come into sudden contact with
join for the purpose of communication
join by means of communication equipment
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
land on or hit solidly
plug into an outlet
hit or play a ball successfully
establish communication with someone
establish a rapport or relationship
be or become joined or united or linked
be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation