impingement

Noun

Meaning

The act of impinging.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

impact encroachment impaction influence jolt hit contact joint strike invasion interference shock crash touch intervention
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Antonyms

amity foundation beginning source basis start
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Hypernyms

influence crash smash

Phrases with the word

impingement angle nerve root impingement shoulder impingement syndrome

Examples

they resented the impingement of American values on European culture Source: Internet

As a result of the Geneva Conference on Indochina, Cambodia was able to bring about the withdrawal of the Viet Minh troops from its territory and to withstand any residual impingement upon its sovereignty by external powers. Source: Internet

"Ali brings to life a nuanced intersection of culture, identity, and independence as Janna endures the typicalities of high school and the particularities of her evolving home life alongside the insidious impingement of rape culture. Source: Internet

Embiid sat out a fourth straight game because of a left shoulder sprain, while Simmons missed his sixth straight with a nerve impingement in his back. Source: Internet

Kyrie Irving was held to 14 points on 6-of-21 shooting in his third game back from right shoulder impingement. Source: Internet

Smith and Rains 1988: 121 citation After suffering the impingement diving back into first base on a pickoff throw, Smith altered his throwing motion to such a degree that the rotator cuff tear subsequently developed. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

imping impinge impinge on impingement angle impingement black impingence