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impinge on vs bump

bump vs impinge on

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

impinge on and bump both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impinge on No No Yes No
bump Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bump is a hyponym of impinge on; that is, bump is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than impinge on:
  • impinge on: hit against; come into sudden contact with
  • bump: knock against with force or violence
impinge on (noun) bump (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
impinge on (verb) bump (verb)
hit against; come into sudden contact with knock against with force or violence
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 impinge on and bump

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