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Affect vs Hurt - What's the difference?

affect | hurt | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between affect and hurt

is that affect is to make a show of; to put on a pretence of; to feign; to assume. To make a false display of while hurt is to undermine, impede, or damage.

As an adjective hurt is

wounded, physically injured.

Affect vs Dare - What's the difference?

affect | dare | Related terms |

Affect is a related term of dare.


As nouns the difference between affect and dare

is that affect is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state while dare is tongs.

As a verb affect

is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain.

Affect vs Impassion - What's the difference?

affect | impassion | Related terms |

Affect is a related term of impassion.


In lang=en terms the difference between affect and impassion

is that affect is to make a show of; to put on a pretence of; to feign; to assume to make a false display of while impassion is make passionate, instill passion in.

As verbs the difference between affect and impassion

is that affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain while impassion is make passionate, instill passion in.

As a noun affect

is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state.

Affect vs Pervert - What's the difference?

affect | pervert | Related terms |

Affect is a related term of pervert.


In lang=en terms the difference between affect and pervert

is that affect is to make a show of; to put on a pretence of; to feign; to assume to make a false display of while pervert is to become perverted; to take the wrong course.

As verbs the difference between affect and pervert

is that affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain while pervert is to turn another way; to divert.

As nouns the difference between affect and pervert

is that affect is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state while pervert is (dated) one who has been perverted; one who has turned to error; one who has turned to a twisted sense of values or morals.

Affect vs Abash - What's the difference?

affect | abash | Related terms |

Affect is a related term of abash.


In lang=en terms the difference between affect and abash

is that affect is to make a show of; to put on a pretence of; to feign; to assume to make a false display of while abash is to make ashamed; to embarrass; to destroy the self-possession of, as by exciting suddenly a consciousness of guilt, mistake, or inferiority; to disconcert; to discomfit .

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between affect and abash

is that affect is (obsolete) a desire, an appetite while abash is (obsolete) to lose self-possession; to become ashamed .

As verbs the difference between affect and abash

is that affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain while abash is to make ashamed; to embarrass; to destroy the self-possession of, as by exciting suddenly a consciousness of guilt, mistake, or inferiority; to disconcert; to discomfit .

As a noun affect

is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state.

Affect vs Sensation - What's the difference?

affect | sensation |


As nouns the difference between affect and sensation

is that affect is one's mood or inclination; mental state while sensation is a physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.

As a verb affect

is to influence or alter.

Affect vs Actuate - What's the difference?

affect | actuate | Related terms |

Affect is a related term of actuate.


In lang=en terms the difference between affect and actuate

is that affect is to make a show of; to put on a pretence of; to feign; to assume to make a false display of while actuate is to incite to action; to motivate.

As verbs the difference between affect and actuate

is that affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain while actuate is to activate, or to put into motion; to animate.

As a noun affect

is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state.

Affect vs Fire - What's the difference?

affect | fire | Related terms |

Affect is a related term of fire.


As nouns the difference between affect and fire

is that affect is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state while fire is the sector of the economy including finance, insurance and real estate businesses.

As a verb affect

is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain.

Affect vs Slant - What's the difference?

affect | slant | Related terms |

Affect is a related term of slant.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between affect and slant

is that affect is (obsolete) a desire, an appetite while slant is (obsolete) an oblique reflection or gibe; a sarcastic remark.

As verbs the difference between affect and slant

is that affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain while slant is to lean, tilt or incline.

As nouns the difference between affect and slant

is that affect is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state while slant is a slope or incline.

Affect vs Upset - What's the difference?

affect | upset | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between affect and upset

is that affect is to make a show of; to put on a pretence of; to feign; to assume. To make a false display of while upset is to defeat unexpectedly.

In obsolete terms the difference between affect and upset

is that affect is a desire, an appetite while upset is to set up; to put upright.

As an adjective upset is

angry, distressed, or unhappy.

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