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affect

noun
  1. the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
verb
  1. to act physically on
    “This new pill affects me negatively.”
  2. to have an effect upon or make a difference on something
    “Will the new rules affect me?”
    touch
  3. to make believe with the intent to deceive
    “The serial killer affected a limp to come across more harmless.”
    sham
  4. to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
    “Your decision affects me very much.”
    strike
  5. to connect closely and often incriminatingly
    “This new ruling affects your business.”
    regard