to make an impression; have an effect or impact (usually fol. by on or upon )

to impinge upon the imagination; social pressures that impinge upon one's daily life.

to encroach; infringe (usually fol. by on or upon )

to impinge on another's rights.

to strike; dash; collide (usually fol. by on, upon, or against )

rays of light impinging on the eye.

Obsolete . to come into violent contact with.

noun

encroachment , entrenchment , infringement , intrusion , obtrusion