Verb: impinge im'pinj
- Have a negative effect on, esp. by somehow restricting; infringe upon
"This impinges on my rights as an individual";
- encroach, entrench, trench [archaic]
- Advance beyond the usual limit
"Noise from the factory impinged on the neighbours' peace";
- encroach, infringe
Derived forms: impinges, impinged, impinging
Type of: advance, go on, march on, move on, pass on, progress, take advantage, trespass