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impact

(/I/m'p/&/kt )

the striking of one body against another(noun.event)

source: wordnet30
a forceful consequence; a strong effect(noun.phenomenon)

Example:
The book had an important impact on my thinking.

Synonym:
wallop

source: wordnet30
influencing strongly(noun.act)

Synonym:
encroachment, impingement

source: wordnet30
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat(noun.act)

Synonym:
shock

source: wordnet30
Contact or impression by touch; collision; forcible contact; force communicated.(noun)

source: webster1913

press or wedge together; pack together(verb.contact)

source: wordnet30
have an effect upon(verb.change)

Synonym:
affect, bear on, bear upon, touch, touch on

source: wordnet30
To drive close; to press firmly together: to wedge into a place.(verb)

source: webster1913

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