Affect
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
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.