impact

[im-pakt, im-pakt] / ˈɪm pækt, ɪmˈpækt /

NOUN

collision, force

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brunt shock

STRONG

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

WEAK

appulse smash-up

NOUN

effect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brunt burden impression influence meaning repercussion significance

STRONG

consequences imprint mark power thrust weight

WEAK

full force

VERB

hit with force

Synonyms

STRONGEST

jolt

STRONG

clash collide crash crush kick register smash strike

WEAK

bang into crack up smash up wrack up

Example Sentences

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“Protecting public health and the well-being of impacted communities remains the state’s foremost priority.”

From Los Angeles Times

Any decisions made could have a potentially momentous impact on questions that determine the future of the region.

From BBC

"My heart goes out to everybody impacted by this horrific incident," she added.

From BBC

The impact has hit startups especially hard, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Local Government Association spokesperson said that "ever-increasing pressure on budgets has impacted their ability to do so as much as they'd like" regarding road maintenance.

From BBC

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