exert

As verbs the difference between leverage and exert

is that leverage is (transitive|chiefly|us|slang|business) to use; to exploit; to take full advantage (of something) while exert is to put in vigorous action.

As a noun leverage

is a force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot; see torque.

As verbs the difference between affect and exert

is that affect is to influence or alter while exert is to put in vigorous action.

As a noun affect

is one's mood or inclination; mental state.

As verbs the difference between exert and underpull

is that exert is to put in vigorous action while underpull is to exert one's influence secretly.

As a verb exert

is to put in vigorous action.

As an adjective unexerted is

not exerted.

As verbs the difference between exert and coexert

is that exert is to put in vigorous action while coexert is to exert a combined influence.