Definition of affect

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Affect (v. t.) To make a show of; to put on a pretense of; to feign; to assume; as, to affect ignorance..

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Extinguishment :: Extinguishment (n.) The act of extinguishing, putting out, or quenching, or the state of being extinguished; extinction; suppression; destruction; nullification; as, the extinguishment of fire or flame, of discord, enmity, or jealousy, or of love or affection..
Solemnity :: Solemnity (n.) Hence, affected gravity or seriousness..
Fondness :: Fondness (n.) Doting affection; tender liking; strong appetite, propensity, or relish; as, he had a fondness for truffles..
Neurosis :: Neurosis (n.) A functional nervous affection or disease, that is, a disease of the nerves without any appreciable change of nerve structure..
Aim :: Aim (v. i.) The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it..
Spruce :: Spruce (v. t.) To dress with affected neatness; to trim; to make spruce.
Ulcerated :: Ulcerated (a.) Affected with, or as with, an ulcer or ulcers; as, an ulcerated sore throat..
Witticism :: Witticism (n.) A witty saying; a sentence or phrase which is affectedly witty; an attempt at wit; a conceit.
Diacoustics :: Diacoustics (n.) That branch of natural philosophy which treats of the properties of sound as affected by passing through different mediums; -- called also diaphonics. See the Note under Acoustics.
Tarantulated :: Tarantulated (a.) Bitten by a tarantula; affected with tarantism.
Nostalgic :: Nostalgic (a.) Of or pertaining to nostalgia; affected with nostalgia.
Remember :: Remember (v. t.) To be capable of recalling when required; to keep in mind; to be continually aware or thoughtful of; to preserve fresh in the memory; to attend to; to think of with gratitude, affection, respect, or any other emotion..
Cant :: Cant (v. i.) To use pretentious language, barbarous jargon, or technical terms; to talk with an affectation of learning..
Gangrene :: Gangrene (v. t. & i.) To produce gangrene in; to be affected with gangrene.
Delicacy :: Delicacy (a.) The state of being affected by slight causes; sensitiveness; as, the delicacy of a chemist's balance..
Histrionism :: Histrionism (n.) Theatrical representation; acting; affectation.
Ennuyee :: Ennuyee (n.) A woman affected with ennui.
Mince :: Mince (v. i.) To walk with short steps; to walk in a prim, affected manner..
Stoichiological :: Stoical (n.) Not affected by passion; manifesting indifference to pleasure or pain.
Misaffect :: Misaffect (v. t.) To dislike.
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