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

Jet impingement directs high-speed liquid at a hot surface through small nozzles. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

What had been perhaps Buxton’s finest overall season has been waylaid by a hip impingement that’s twice landed him on the IL and wrecked his production even when on the field since the start of July. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Long-term risks include nerve injury through impingement or neuroma development, or development of hammertoe contractures. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

Mears has been sidelined since May 29 with right-shoulder impingement. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 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 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