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repercuss vs impact

impact vs repercuss

repercuss is not a noun while impact is a noun.

repercuss and impact both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
repercuss No No Yes No
impact Yes No Yes No
As verbs, impact is a hypernym of repercuss; that is, impact is a word with a broader meaning than repercuss:
  • repercuss: cause repercussions; have an unwanted effect
  • impact: have an effect upon
Other hypernyms of repercuss include affect, bear on, bear upon, touch, touch on.
repercuss (noun) impact (noun)
influencing strongly
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
the striking of one body against another
a forceful consequence; a strong effect
repercuss (verb) impact (verb)
cause repercussions; have an unwanted effect have an effect upon
press or wedge together; pack together
Difference between repercuss and impact

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