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affects

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

Example Sentences

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"It affects you not just physically but mentally as well."

From BBC • May 12, 2026

A 2010 study found that hantavirus pulmonary syndrome primarily affects men of working age engaged in rural activities.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Chronic itch affects millions of people living with conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and kidney disease, but treatment options remain limited.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

The rise in fuel prices affects “every part of the supply chain, because fuel is used everywhere,” said Katzman, chief executive of a distributor that operates out of the market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

I want to know how Mom feels in case it affects how I feel.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila