impact

[im-pakt, im-pakt] / ˈɪm pækt, ɪmˈpækt /

NOUN

collision, force

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brunt shock

STRONG

bang blow bounce buffet bump clash concussion contact crash crunch crush encounter hit impingement jar jolt jounce kick knock meeting percussion pound punch quake quiver rap shake slap smash strike stroke thump tremble tremor wallop

WEAK

appulse smash-up

NOUN

effect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brunt burden impression influence meaning repercussion significance

STRONG

consequences imprint mark power thrust weight

WEAK

full force

VERB

hit with force

Synonyms

STRONGEST

jolt

STRONG

clash collide crash crush kick register smash strike

WEAK

bang into crack up smash up wrack up

Example Sentences

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"Oftentimes, it is neglected even though it has such an important impact on our lives."

From Science Daily

Even more certain is the impact the conflict will have on average Americans who pay for gasoline at the pump.

From MarketWatch

While the human impact has been widely felt, nature groups say the toll on local wildlife is only beginning to emerge.

From BBC

It's still early days, but Marcus-Dew hopes the business can make a big impact.

From BBC

As for the broader impact it could have city - it's hard to tell, really.

From BBC