affecting
/əˈfɛktɪŋ/
/əˈfɛktɪŋ/
verb
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To influence or alter.
"The experience affected me deeply."
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To move to emotion.
"He was deeply affected by the tragic ending of the play."
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Of an illness or condition, to infect or harm (a part of the body).
"Hepatitis affects the liver."
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To dispose or incline.
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To tend to by affinity or disposition.
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To assign; to appoint.
Synonyms:
alter, change, have an effect on, have an impact on, influence, attack, harm, infect, move, touch
verb
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To make a show of; to put on a pretense of; to feign; to assume. To make a false display of.
"He managed to affect a smile despite feeling quite miserable."
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To aim for, to try to obtain.
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To feel affection for (someone); to like, be fond of.
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To show a fondness for (something); to choose.
Synonyms:
fake, feign, simulate
adjective
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Producing or causing strong feelings and emotions.