impact
US /ˈɪmˌpækt/
・UK /'ɪmpækt/
A2
noun
- A striking effect or result to hit with force
- Very strong influence
- Act or force of one thing hitting something else
verb
- To hit or strike someone or something with force
Examples
the uneven impact of the debt crisis on developing countries
When peace returned, the hardline message lost much of its impact.