Impact - Definition

n 1: the striking of one body against another
2: a forceful consequence; a strong effect; "the book had an
important impact on my thinking"; "the book packs a wallop"
[syn: impact, wallop]
3: influencing strongly; "they resented the impingement of
American values on European culture" [syn: impingement,
encroachment, impact]
4: the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering
into combat; "the armies met in the shock of battle" [syn:
shock, impact]
v 1: press or wedge together; pack together
2: have an effect upon; "Will the new rules affect me?" [syn:
affect, impact, bear upon, bear on, touch on,
touch]