Synonyms for impact
ˈɪm pækt; ɪmˈpæktim·pact

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1. impact

   Collision, the act or fact of striking violently together, is the result of motion or action, and is sudden and momentary; contact may be a condition of rest, and be continuous and permanent; collision is sudden and violent contact. Concussion is often by transmitted force rather than by direct impact; two railway-trains come into collision; an explosion of dynamite shatters neighboring windows by concussion. Impact is the blow given by the striking body; as, the impact of the cannon-shot upon the target. An encounter is always violent, and generally hostile. Meeting is neutral, and may be of the dearest friends or of the bitterest foes; of objects, of persons, or of opinions; of two or of a multitude. Shock is the result of collision. In the figurative use, we speak of clashing of views, collision of persons. Opposition is used chiefly of persons, more rarely of opinions or interests; conflict is used indifferently of all.

   Synonyms:
   clash, clashing, collision, concussion, conflict, contact, encounter, meeting, opposition, shock

   Antonyms:
   agreement, amity, coincidence, concert, concord, concurrence, conformity, harmony, unison, unity

   Preposition:
   Collision of one object with another; of or between opposing objects.

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1. impact

   Synonyms:
   contact, application, impression, collision

   Antonyms:
   isolation, separation, interval, removal, avoidance, non-contact, shave

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1. impactnoun

   the striking of one body against another

   Synonyms:
   shock, impingement, encroachment, wallop

2. impact, wallopnoun

   a forceful consequence; a strong effect

   "the book had an important impact on my thinking"; "the book packs a wallop"

   Synonyms:
   shock, impingement, encroachment, wallop

3. impingement, encroachment, impactnoun

   influencing strongly

   "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture"

   Synonyms:
   violation, usurpation, impaction, trespass, intrusion, invasion, shock, wallop, encroachment, impingement

4. shock, impactverb

   the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat

   "the armies met in the shock of battle"

   Synonyms:
   shock absorber, shock, encroachment, jounce, wallop, stupor, cushion, electric shock, impingement, blow, daze, jolt, seismic disturbance, electrical shock, jar

5. impactverb

   press or wedge together; pack together

   Synonyms:
   bear upon, bear on, touch on, touch, affect

6. affect, impact, bear upon, bear on, touch on, touchverb

   have an effect upon

   "Will the new rules affect me?"

   Synonyms:
   adjoin, touch, dissemble, stir, rival, contact, involve, fix, pertain, continue, concern, mend, carry on, tinge, refer, strike, meet, move, bushel, uphold, advert, affect, sham, restore, tint, relate, touch on, equal, preserve, tinct, bear on, impress, repair, allude, regard, match, bear upon, pretend, come to, have-to doe with, push, furbish up, feign, reach, partake, extend to, disturb, doctor

Matched Categories

1. • Contact
   • Influence
   • Wedge

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1. effect size

   Submitted by anonymous on November 17, 2019  

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1. impactnoun

   Synonyms:
   impulse, collision, shock

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1. impactnoun

   Synonyms:
   collision, forcible contact, force

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1. List of paraphrases for "impact":

   impacts, effect, effects, incidence, implications, influence, consequences, affect, repercussions, affected, 'impact, shock, implication, bearing, affecting, impacto, purposes, fallout, purpose, collision, consequence

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1. Bill Versen:

   The Robocall Mitigation Database represents one more tool in the FCC toolbelt to help combat robocalls, while consumers may not see an immediate impact on the September 28date the FCC has set for carriers to block incoming traffic from providers not listed in the Database, it will give the agency greater insight into efforts by carriers to prevent illegal traffic from originating on their networks.

2. The NCEA:

   Declines in enrollment at the primary grade levels may lead to a delayed but significant impact on secondary school enrollment within the next five to 10 years, proving potentially disastrous for secondary school viability.

3. Cao Yu:

   The impact on small and medium-sized banks are also relatively obvious, this year, you will see that the reform and restructuring of small and medium-sized banks will be more intensive, especially in the field of market-oriented restructuring.

4. Shane Oliver:

   History will tell us that if the economic impact is limited - and I think it will be - that markets will quickly recover and go on to focus on other things.

5. An Amazon spokesperson:

   We are saddened by the tragic impact Covid-19 has had on communities across the globe, including on some Some Amazon team members and their family and friends, from early March to May 1, we offered our employees unlimited time away from work, and since May 1 we have offered leave for those most vulnerable or who need to care for children or family members.