the striking of one body against another
a forceful consequence; a strong effect; the book had an important impact on my thinking; the book packs a wallop
[ Syn: wallop ]
influencing strongly; they resented the impingement of American values on European culture
[ Syn: impingement , encroachment ]
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat; the armies met in the shock of battle
[ Syn: shock ]