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

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Researchers conducted the first large multicenter randomized clinical trial focused on how baduanjin affects blood pressure.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

This reluctance to respond publicly is understandable, but it’s also depriving us of a critical perspective from the very people this affects.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

According to the World Health Organisation, the condition affects one in 10 women in the UK, and as well as extremely heavy periods, it can cause debilitating pain and sometimes infertility.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

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

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson