impinging

/ɪmˈpɪndʒɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Having a strong effect or influence, especially in a way that is unwanted or intrusive.
    • She felt the impinging pressure of deadlines from all sides.
    • The impinging noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
    • The impinging demands of work left little time for family.
verb
  1. Having an effect or impact on something, often in a negative or forceful way.
    • New regulations are impinging on the way small businesses operate.
    • Her comments kept impinging on my thoughts during the meeting.
    • The loud music from the party was impinging on our ability to sleep.
  2. Striking or hitting something with force.
    • Particles of dust were impinging on the surface of the sensor.
    • The waves were impinging against the rocky shore.
    • The ball came impinging off the wall and nearly hit him.
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