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 impact impact /ˈɪmpækt/

noun

  1. () The striking of one body against another  ( impact )
    the striking of one body against another
      The car crash had a devastating impact on their lives.
    The car crash had a devastating impact on their lives.
  2. () A forceful consequence; a strong effect  ( wallop [Informal] , impact )
    a forceful consequence; a strong effect
     The book had an important impact on my thinking
    the book had an important impact on my thinking
     The book packs a wallop
    the book packs a wallop
  3. () Influencing strongly  ( encroachment , impingement , impact )
    influencing strongly
     They resented the impingement of American values on European culture
    they resented the impingement of American values on European culture
  4. The violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat  ( impact , shock )
    the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
     The armies met in the shock of battle
    the armies met in the shock of battle

verb

  1. Have an effect upon  ( impact , touch on , bear upon , affect , bear on , touch )
    have an effect upon
     Will the new rules affect me?
    Will the new rules affect me?
  2. Press or wedge together; pack together  ( impact )
    press or wedge together; pack together