affecting
Pronunciation: [əˈfɛktɪŋ]
Word
Context: “influence”
(verb) to have an impact on someone or something. When something is affecting you, it is changing how you feel or how things are happening around you.
Example
The kind words from her friend were affecting her mood in a very positive way.
Example
The bad weather is not affecting his spirits; he remains cheerful.
Example
How is this news affecting your decision?
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