Overview of noun impact

The noun impact has 4 senses

• impact -- (the striking of one body against another)


• impact, wallop -- (a forceful consequence; a strong effect; "the book had an important impact on my thinking"; "the book packs a wallop")


• impingement, encroachment, impact -- (influencing strongly; "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture")


• shock, impact -- (the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat; "the armies met in the shock of battle")

Overview of verb impact

The verb impact has 2 senses

• impact -- (press or wedge together; pack together)


• affect, impact, bear upon, bear on, touch on, touch -- (have an effect upon; "Will the new rules affect me?")