Search and compare thousands of words and phrases in American Sign Language (ASL). The largest collection online.
How to sign: have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
"This child impressed me as unusually mature"; "This behavior struck me as odd";
Similiar / Same: strike, affect, move
Within this category: awaken, cloud, disturb, engrave, hit home, impress, impress, infect, jar, move, pierce, sadden, smite, strike dumb, surprise, sweep away, touch, zap
How to sign: produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
"Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us";
