Impinges

The word "impinges" refers to the action of having an effect or impact, especially a negative one, on something or someone. It suggests a subtle but often forceful intrusion, encroachment, or interference. When something impinges, it may limit, hinder, or alter the state of the object it affects. It conveys a sense of something coming into contact with, colliding with, or pressing against something else, and it is not always destructive, some synonyms for this word would be to encroach, affect, influence, infringe, intrude, and collide. Some antonyms would be to avoid, allow, defend, and release.

Impinges meaning with examples

• The new regulations impinges on the company's established practices. They felt a loss of freedom and saw potential financial constraints from the new rules. Many employees are concerned about how the new policy will impinges on their personal time and work life balance. As the company grew its reach, many of its smaller competitors felt as though the new expansion impinges on their markets.
• The noise from the construction site impinges on the residents' peace and quiet. They are struggling to relax or work at home due to the disruption. The constant vibration felt from the equipment impinges on the structural integrity of nearby buildings. The relentless noise even impinges on their ability to sleep. Its affect on sleep is why many people are starting to move.
• The artist's personal struggles impinges on his work, creating an emotional depth that the public can see. The suffering felt impinges on the colors and textures of his art, the struggles are visible for many people to enjoy. Because of this some art critics are saying that it also impinges on the way it's appreciated. Even now the struggles are becoming visible.
• The economic downturn impinges heavily on small businesses. Many stores and restaurants are struggling to make ends meet, and for a few it impinges on their ability to pay their staff. Banks are less willing to give out loans and this impinges on their ability to expand. This has caused many business owners to reconsider their entire operation.
• The political debates impinges on public opinion. Each side is trying to get the voters to come to their side, hoping to swing the other party to their side. The news impinges on people's ability to look at the political arena and decide. Many are starting to become turned off due to the constant back and forth. This impinges on the democratic process, causing some people to start to lose hope.