Synonyms of impingement

impingement

noun

as in collision

a forceful coming together of two things

the impingement of the hailstones on the metal roof was making quite a racket

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collision
• impact
• shock
• crash
• jolt
• thump
• concussion
• blow
• slam
• bump
• contact
• pounding
• encounter
• slap
• kick
• strike
• jounce
• jar
• knock
• punch
• hit
• buffet
• smash
• wallop
• hammering
• thrashing
• licking
• bashing
• rap
• meeting
• touch
• pummeling
• battering
• bludgeoning
• clobbering
• lambasting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impingement

Buxton rejoined the Twins on Saturday after missing the team’s previous four games with a right hip impingement. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Byron Buxton was back in the lineup on Saturday in New York following a four-game absence due to a hip impingement, and quickly announced his return. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026

Byron Buxton added a late sacrifice fly and scored two runs after missing four games with right hip impingement. — ABC News, 4 July 2026

The surgery comes after Ragans dealt with left-elbow impingement. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

The right-hander, who has been down since last week with a hip impingement, joined the team in Philadelphia on Saturday to throw a bullpen. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026

The Sox received some bad news Tuesday from Triple-A Charlotte, where top pitching prospect Hagen Smith was shut down for two weeks with left shoulder impingement. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026

Terry has a chronic hip impingement, the Ducks revealed Thursday in their postseason injury report. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026

The upper body ailments that Matterhorn Fit treats include rotator cuff tear, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, golf elbow, bicep tendonitis, bicep/tricep strain and carpal tunnel. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026