| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| affect | (verb) act physically on; have an effect upon | - |
| (verb) have an effect upon | Synonyms: bear on, bear upon, impact, touch, touch on | |
| (verb) make believe with the intent to deceive | Synonyms: dissemble, feign, pretend, sham | |
| (verb) have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | Synonyms: impress, move, strike | |
| (verb) connect closely and often incriminatingly | Synonyms: involve, regard |