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impact on

VERB
influence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affect alter arouse bias change determine guide impress manipulate persuade prejudice prompt regulate shape sway
STRONG
brainwash bribe channel compel control count direct dispose form impel incite incline induce instigate modify mold move predispose prevail rouse rule seduce sell snow soft sell train turn urge
WEAK
act upon argue into be recognized bring to bear carry weight get at have a part in pull strings talk into work upon
Antonyms
STRONGEST
be fair be just continue keep leave alone neglect prevent remain stay stop
STRONG
delay deter discourage disenchant dissuade halt hinder mismanage
VERB
sway
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dominate impress inspire overrule persuade
STRONG
bias brainwash carry conduct control crack direct dispose get govern guide hook incline induce manage move predispose reign rule sell strike touch
WEAK
hold sway over lead by the nose prevail on put across rule over soften up suck in turn one's head twist one's arm win over work on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discourage dissuade
STRONG
misguide mislead neglect serve
WEAK
leave alone

Example Sentences

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But analysts warn the war's impact on costs will be felt for months.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

He said the university is considering AI resources and courses for students in every major, along with coursework on AI’s impact on society, human values and ethics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

“Geopolitical concerns remain in play for the near term, though thus far have had little if any impact on operations,” a top executive at a healthcare provider told ISM.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Green complained a month later Ong's behaviour was "putting everyone under stress, and having an impact on their wellbeing", and Ong was suspended.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The fair had a powerful and lasting impact on the nation’s psyche, in ways both large and small.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson