impinge
definition
to have an effect or impact on something
example
The loud music can impinge on my ability to study.
synonyms
influenceaffecttouch
word origin — from Latin 'impingere', meaning 'to strike against'
Set 42 · Study 1 / 5
Exitto have an effect or impact on something
The loud music can impinge on my ability to study.
Set 42 of Word Master covers 5 words: impinge, mortify, prate, wane, whiff. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
to have an effect or impact on something
The loud music can impinge on my ability to study.
to cause someone to feel embarrassed or ashamed
She felt mortified when she realized she had forgotten her friend's birthday.
to talk excessively or pointlessly
The children prated about their day at school for hours, never stopping to take a breath.
to decrease in size, amount, or intensity
As the sun began to set, the light started to wane, making the sky darker.
a brief or faint smell or sensation of something
I caught a whiff of fresh bread as I walked past the bakery.