impact
Definitions
A marked effect or influence on someone or something.
The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
To have a strong effect on someone or something.
Examples
The new policy will have a significant impact on local businesses.
We need to assess the environmental impact of the proposed construction project.
Her speech had a profound impact on the audience.
Synonyms
collision effect influence shock consequence imprint repercussion
Antonyms
avoidance insignificance weakness detachment inconsequence failure miss