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affect vs strike a blow

strike a blow vs affect

affect is a noun but strike a blow is not a noun.

affect and strike a blow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
affect Yes No Yes No
strike a blow No No Yes No
As verbs, strike a blow is a hyponym of affect; that is, strike a blow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than affect:
  • affect: have an effect upon
  • strike a blow: affect adversely
affect (noun) strike a blow (noun)
the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
affect (verb) strike a blow (verb)
act physically on; have an effect upon affect adversely
have an effect upon
make believe with the intent to deceive
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
connect closely and often incriminatingly
Difference between affect and strike a blow

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