affect vs relax

relax vs affect

affect is a noun but relax is not a noun.

affect and relax both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
affect	Yes	No	Yes	No
relax	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, relax is a hyponym of affect; that is, relax is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than affect:

affect: act physically on; have an effect upon
relax: cause to feel relaxed

Other hyponyms of affect include attack, ulcerate, calm, sedate, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize, arouse, brace, energise, energize, perk up, stimulate, strain, tense, tense up, loosen up, make relaxed, unlax, unstrain, unwind, cramp, jaundice, register, inebriate, intoxicate, soak.

affect (noun)	relax (noun)
the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion

affect (verb)	relax (verb)
act physically on; have an effect upon	become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
have an effect upon	cause to feel relaxed
make believe with the intent to deceive	make less taut
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon	become loose or looser or less tight
connect closely and often incriminatingly	make less active or fast
	become less severe or strict
	make less severe or strict
	become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner

Difference between affect and relax

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