impingir

Portuguese

Etymology

From Latin impingere, present active infinitive of impingō.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ĩ.pĩ.ˈʒiɾ/
• Hyphenation: im‧pin‧gir

Verb

1. (transitive) to force or oblige someone to do or to accept something
2. (transitive) to apply (something) with great force and/or intensity
3. (transitive) to sell something for a price higher than what is considered fair
4. (intransitive) to make someone believe untrue things

Usage notes

False friend of English impinge.

References

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