impingement

[im-pinj-muhnt] / ɪmˈpɪndʒ mənt /

NOUN

trespass

Synonyms

STRONG

breach contravention crime delinquency encroachment entrenchment error evildoing fault infraction infringement iniquity injury intrusion misbehavior misconduct misdeed misdemeanor poaching sin transgression violation wrongdoing

WEAK

obtrusion unlawful entry wrongful entry

Antonyms

STRONG

behavior benefit blessing good good deed goodness manners obedience right

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Terry has a chronic hip impingement, the Ducks revealed Thursday in their postseason injury report.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

By the time Sasaki finally went on the injured list with a shoulder impingement in early May, he had a 4.72 ERA and some of the worst underlying metrics in the majors.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025

Roberts said postgame that Sasaki’s been shut down for the foreseeable future as the team treats his right-shoulder impingement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

Marlins: RHP Edward Cabrera was placed on the 15-day injured list for the second time this season due to right shoulder impingement.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024

Even that fierce, stout, moustachioed and military Prussian, the Baron von Habelschwert, seemed to have derived benefit from his violent impingement on the left shoulder of the Honourable John Ruffin.

From Happy Pollyooly The Rich Little Poor Girl by Jepson, Edgar

impingement

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