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impingement vs impact

impact vs impingement

impingement and impact both are nouns.

impingement is not a verb while impact is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impingement Yes No No No
impact Yes No Yes No
As nouns, impingement and impact are synonyms defined as:
  • impingement and impact: influencing strongly
Other synonyms of impingement include encroachment.
impingement (noun) impact (noun)
influencing strongly influencing strongly
a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
the striking of one body against another
a forceful consequence; a strong effect
impingement (verb) impact (verb)
have an effect upon
press or wedge together; pack together
Difference between impingement and impact

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