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Affect

Specifically meaning to act upon a person or peoples feelings, as to cause a result

afflict
agitate
allure
attract
bewitch
bias
bother
captivate
carry away
charm
colour
concern
dazzle
discomfort
discompose
disquiet
distress
disturb
enchant
engage
enrapture
enthral
enthrall
entrance
fascinate
fluster
get to
harass
harry
impact
impress
influence
inspire
interest
involve
move
penetrate
perturb
pester
pierce
plague
ravish
reach
smite
stir
strain
stress
sway
tell
tell on
touch
transport
trouble
try
upset
worry
wring