Impinge and Strike

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

Strike and impinge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strike" instead a verb "Impinge".

Nearby Words: impingement, impinging

Strike

Strike verb - To come into usually forceful contact with something.
Usage example: the thump of hailstones striking the cars in the parking lot

Impinge and strike are semantically related. You can use "Impinge" instead a verb "Strike".

Nearby Words: striking, striker, strikeout, striked, striken
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