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

Sasaki went to the sideline in early May with a right shoulder impingement and wasn’t reactivated until the final week of the season — as a reliever.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 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

But the impingement of the lead must have given the stupid brute an idea that harm was meant.

From The Hunters of the Ozark by Ellis, Edward Sylvester

impingement

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