Impinge
Impinge verb - To come into usually forceful contact with something.
Usage example: hail was noisily impinging upon the car's exterior
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Synonyms for Impinge
Ricochet and impinge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ricochet" instead a verb "Impinge".
Nearby Words: impingement, impinging
Ricochet
Ricochet verb - To strike and fly off at an angle.
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Synonyms for Ricochet
Impinge and ricochet are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impinge" instead a verb "Ricochet".
Nearby Words: ricocheted, ricocheting
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Ricochet and Impinge. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/impinge/ricochet
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