impact
noun
- 1
influencing strongly
they resented the impingement of American values on European culture
- 2
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
the armies met in the shock of battle
- 3
the striking of one body against another
- 4
a forceful consequence; a strong effect
the book had an important impact on my thinking
the book packs a wallop
verb
- 1
have an effect upon
Will the new rules affect me?
- 2
press or wedge together; pack together
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