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impact n. the striking of one body against another
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impact n. [
wallop] a forceful consequence; a strong effect; "the book had an important impact on my thinking"; "the book packs a wallop"
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impact n. [
impingement, encroachment] influencing strongly; "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture"
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impact v. press or wedge together; pack together
. wn #5
impact v. [
affect, bear upon, bear on, touch on, touch] have an effect upon; "Will the new rules affect me?"
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