feign vs affect

feign is not a noun while affect is a noun.

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

As verbs, feign and affect are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of feign include dissemble, pretend, sham.

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

feign (verb)	affect (verb)
make believe with the intent to deceive	act physically on; have an effect upon
make a pretence of	have an effect upon
	make believe with the intent to deceive
	have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
	connect closely and often incriminatingly