impingement (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɪndʒmənt/

Definition

The act of striking or coming into forceful contact with something, often causing an undesirable effect like pain or restriction.

Examples

• The doctor diagnosed a shoulder impingement, recommending physical therapy to relieve the pressure.

• Constant impingement of the tree branches against the power lines created a fire hazard.

• The legal team argued that the new policy constituted an impingement on individual liberties.

How to Use impingement

impingement on/upon (prepositional phrase)

An encroachment or violation of something, often rights or freedoms. — "Many view strict censorship as an impingement on free speech."

Synonyms of impingement

Words with a similar meaning to impingement:

• impact
• collision
• encroachment
• infringement

Antonyms of impingement

Words with the opposite meaning to impingement:

• release
• alleviation

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