How is the word impact different from other nouns like it?
Some common synonyms of impact are collision, concussion, and shock. While all these words mean «a forceful, even violent contact between two or more things,» impact may be used to imply contact between two things, at least one of which is impelled toward the other.
the glass shattered on impact with the floor
When is it sensible to use collision instead of impact?
The meanings of collision and impact largely overlap; however, collision implies the coming together of two or more things with such force that both or all are damaged or their progress is severely impeded.
the collision damaged the vehicle
In what contexts can concussion take the place of impact?
In some situations, the words concussion and impact are roughly equivalent. However, concussion when not in technical use, often suggests the shattering, disrupting, or weakening effects of a collision, explosion, or blow.
bystanders felt the concussion of the blast
When could shock be used to replace impact?
The synonyms shock and impact are sometimes interchangeable, but shock often denotes the effect produced by a collision and carries the suggestion of something that strikes or hits with force.
the shock of falling rocks
- brunt
- shock
- bang
- blow
- bounce
- buffet
- bump
- clash
- concussion
- contact
- crash
- crunch
- crush
- encounter
- hit
- impingement
- jar
- jolt
- jounce
- kick
- knock
- meeting
- percussion
- pound
- punch
- quake
- quiver
- rap
- shake
- slap
- smash
- strike
- stroke
- thump
- tremble
- tremor
- wallop
- appulse
- smash-up
- brunt
- burden
- impression
- influence
- meaning
- repercussion
- significance
- consequences
- imprint
- mark
- power
- thrust
- weight
- full force
- jolt
- clash
- collide
- crash
- crush
- kick
- register
- smash
- strike
- bang into
- crack up
- smash up
- wrack up
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Meanwhile, the Bloomberg-funded digital firm Hawkfish, headed by CEO Josh Mendelsohn, has done perhaps more than anybody on the left to analyze the impact a mostly mail election will have, and its findings will shape the media discourse.
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SYNONYM OF THE DAY
OCTOBER 26, 1985
WORDS RELATED TO IMPACT
- after-effects
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- issue
- outcome
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- remainder
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- upshot
- waves
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- bang
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- bop
- buffet
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- clip
- clout
- clump
- collision
- concussion
- crack
- cut
- ding
- impact
- jab
- jar
- jolt
- kick
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- knockout
- knuckle sandwich
- lick
- percussion
- poke
- pound
- punch
- rap
- shock
- slam
- slap
- slug
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- smash
- sock
- strike
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- swat
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- uppercut
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- whomp
- zap
- burden
- force
- full force
- impact
- pressure
- shock
- strain
- stress
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- thrust
- violence
- affray
- argument
- battle
- brawl
- break
- broil
- brush
- bump
- collision
- concussion
- conflict
- confrontation
- crash
- difference of opinion
- discord
- discordance
- disharmony
- dispute
- donnybrook
- embroilment
- encounter
- engagement
- fracas
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- have a go at each other
- impact
- jam
- jar
- jolt
- jump
- melee
- misunderstanding
- mix up
- opposition
- rift
- riot
- row
- rumpus
- run-in
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- set-to
- shock
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- skirmish
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- wallop
- affrays
- arguments
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- breaks
- broils
- brushes
- bumps
- collisions
- concussions
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- difference of opinions
- discordances
- discords
- disharmonies
- disputes
- donnybrooks
- embroilments
- encounters
- engagements
- fracases
- fray
- have a go at each others
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- jams
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- jolts
- jumps
- melees
- misunderstandings
- mix ups
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- riots
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- set-tos
- shocks
- showdowns
- skirmishes
- smashes
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- concussion
- contact
- crash
- demolishment
- destruction
- dilapidation
- encounter
- fender bender
- head-on
- hit
- impact
- jar
- jolt
- knock
- percussion
- pileup
- rap
- ruin
- shock
- sideswipe
- slam
- smash
- strike
- thud
- thump
- wreck
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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, shockAntonyms:
agreement, amity, coincidence, concert, concord, concurrence, conformity, harmony, unison, unityPreposition:
Collision of one object with another; of or between opposing objects.
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impactnoun
the striking of one body against another
Synonyms:
shock, impingement, encroachment, wallop -
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 -
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 -
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 -
impactverb
press or wedge together; pack together
Synonyms:
bear upon, bear on, touch on, touch, affect -
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
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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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Rachael Lighty:
We are saddened by the tragic impact COVID-19 has had on communities across the globe, including on 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.
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Toni Gross:
Craig said. The family made the sudden 1,000-mile trip from Tampa, Florida, to Dover Air Force Base to accept his body in person. Frank Gross with his father Craig; Frank was killed in 2011 by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan (Fox News) Toni said: That was such a dark time of our life. Although it was one of their lowest lows, there was support — thanks to the Fisher House and the organization behind it. The Fisher Foundation helps military families around the country whose loved ones are in the hospital. In all, the non-profit has helped more than 300,000 families since 1990 by donating 58 houses across the country and in Germany and the United Kingdom. But the house at Dover Air Force Base was built specifically for families whose loved ones have made the ultimate sacrifice. Frank Gross with his mother Toni, who has been volunteering at Fisher House (Fox News) That, I think, was the most important Fisher House that we’ve ever built said Ken Fisher, Fisher House Foundation chairman and CEO. We believe in the power of family. We believe in, obviously, bringing the plight of the military family to light. This house is run by members of the Air Force — including house manager, technical sergeant Dorothy Whitfield. This house is their safe haven while they are here at Dover for their short stay, Whitfield said. The house has a fully stocked kitchen, multiple bedrooms, and a living room full of toys to make the family’s hardest day somewhat easier. Whitfield said: If they’re are sad and they want to cry, we’re right there with them and we’ll cry with them. Years after the Gross’ visit, the Fisher House is still making an impact on the family’s lives. Toni began volunteering. I just knew that I needed to give back and encourage others. I also knew that by giving back my spirit would be lifted.
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Alexander Rukshin:
The results of the tests of this air ammunition have shown that it can be compared with a nuclear weapon by its efficiency and capabilities, at the same time, I particularly want to emphasize that the impact from this ammunition does not pollute the environment in any way compared to a nuclear munition.
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Rich Kruger:
We’re monitoring it very carefully, it’s had a minimal impact on our operations to date but as winds change, I find myself praying for rain more often than I used to.
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Jacqueline Dougé:
It’s going to have an impact on any child’s physical and emotion health, so we need to turn it off and really engage with our kids and make sure that they’re okay.
Translations for impact
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- تأثيرArabic
- dopadCzech
- Einschlag, Belastung, Wirkung, Einfluss, Beeinflussung, Aufschlag, zusammenstossen, Aufprall, Stoß, Druck, zusammenpressen, beeinträchtigen, Einwirkung, einwirken, einschlagen, beeinflussen, kollidierenGerman
- σύγκρουσηGreek
- impacto, consecuencia, efectoSpanish
- törmäys, isku, puristaa kokoon, iskuvaikutus, iskeä, vaikutus, iskeytyä, törmätä, vaikuttaaFinnish
- affecter, impact, toucherFrench
- प्रभावHindi
- befolyásol, ütközik, összenyomódik, befolyás, behatásHungarian
- dampakIndonesian
- effetto, impattoItalian
- פְּגִיעָהHebrew
- 影響Japanese
- ಪ್ರಭಾವKannada
- 타격Korean
- ictusLatin
- inslag, botsing, inwerken, beïnvloeden, samenpersenDutch
- virkning, innvirkning, treffvirkningNorwegian
- uderzenie, wpływać, ściskać, uderzać, wpływ, zderzaćPolish
- impactoPortuguese
- efectRomanian
- возде́йствие, сотрясе́ние, толчо́к, влия́ние, уда́р, влияниеRussian
- தாக்கம்Tamil
- ప్రభావంTelugu
- ส่งผลกระทบThai
- vuruş, çarpma, tesir, etkiTurkish
- کے اثراتUrdu
- פּראַלYiddish
- 碰撞Chinese
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