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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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Mark Jamison is a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, focusing on how technology affects the economy and on telecommunications and Federal Communications Commission issues.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The weather also affects the quality of play, said Norwegian defender Julian Ryerson, who played for Borussia Dortmund in last summer’s club tournament.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

At the same time, it naturally rejects background noise that affects both locations equally.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

"Law enforcement agencies across the United States continue to face significant recruiting and retention challenges, and every vacancy affects our organization and the community we serve," the police chief added.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The problem nevertheless exists and it affects significant numbers of the population.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson