affects

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influence, affect emotionally v.
pretend, imitate v.

VERB

influence, affect emotionally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alter change disturb influence interest involve touch upset

STRONG

impinge impress induce inspire modify move overcome perturb prevail regard relate stir sway transform

WEAK

act on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continue hold keep order remain

STRONG

calm discourage dissuade leave alone stagnate stay surrender

VERB

pretend, imitate

Synonyms

STRONG

act adopt assume bluff contrive counterfeit fake feign playact sham simulate

WEAK

aspire to do a bit lay it on thick make out like put on put up a front take on

Antonyms

STRONG

stop tell truth

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affects

Yaws is a tropical disease that affects more than 150,000 people around the tropical world and can cause permanent disability.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026

But other times we have to stop because of discomfort or panic, a reality that affects us for the worse.

From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026

Regulators allow insurers to define claims differently, which affects comparisons of no-payment rates between companies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

You’ll also want to keep an eye on how your income affects other parts of your retirement plan.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026

The soundscape affects our health, body, and learning.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin