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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General Assembly on Tuesday agreed to limit refunds for four years to states that actually paid their obligations, meaning the change primarily affects the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

PMOS, which affects around one in eight women, used to be known as polycystic ovary syndrome but was renamed in May, external to better reflect the broad impact it can have across the body.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Infertility affects roughly one in six couples and about half of those cases are linked to male problems, either alone or alongside female causes.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

The findings suggest a possible new treatment strategy for fibrolamellar carcinoma, a rare liver cancer that primarily affects children and young adults.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

“Well, now we know the tackiness of your taste also affects your taste buds,” she said.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya