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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" press or wedge together; pack together the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat; "the armies met in the shock of battle" have an effect upon; "Will the new rules affect me?" influencing strongly; "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture" |
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