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thud vs impinge on

impinge on vs thud

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

thud and impinge on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thud Yes No Yes No
impinge on No No Yes No
As verbs, impinge on is a hypernym of thud; that is, impinge on is a word with a broader meaning than thud:
  • thud: strike with a dull sound
  • impinge on: hit against; come into sudden contact with
Other hypernyms of thud include collide with, hit, run into, strike.
thud (noun) impinge on (noun)
a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
thud (verb) impinge on (verb)
strike with a dull sound hit against; come into sudden contact with
make a dull sound
make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants
Difference between thud and impinge on

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