Affect

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Influence

Synonyms Influence, have an effect on, work on, touch, impact on, attack, strike, hit, alter, transform, shape, govern, decide, sway, exert influence on, act on, condition, have an impact on, take hold of, infect, strike at, change, modify, form, control, determine, guide, and bias.

Upset

Synonyms Upset, hit hard, devastate, hurt, grieve, distress, perturb, shake, stir, touch, make an impression on, knock back, throw, get to, moving, powerful, impressive, soul-stirring, heart-warming, pathetic, piteous, emotional, heart-rending, disturbing, upsetting, sad, agonizing, tragic, trouble, overwhelm, damage, pain, sadden, disturb, agitate, shake up, move, tug at someone's heartstrings, knock for six, bowl over, faze, touching, emotive, stirring, telling, uplifting, poignant, pitiful, plaintive, tear-jerking, heartbreaking, distressing, saddening, painful, harrowing, and haunting.

Pretend

Synonyms Pretend, fake, sham, fabricate, make a show of, play at, put on, feign, counterfeit, simulate, give the appearance of, make a pretence of, go through the motions of, and make like.

Assume

Synonyms Assume, take on, like, embrace, put on, adopt, have a liking for, and espouse.

Example Sentences

His words deeply affect her mood.

The changes affect everyone at work.

Stress can affect your mental health.

Weather patterns affect crop growth yearly.