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implicate vs affect

affect vs implicate

implicate is not a noun while affect is a noun.

implicate and affect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
implicate No No Yes No
affect Yes No Yes No
As verbs, affect is a hypernym of implicate; that is, affect is a word with a broader meaning than implicate:
  • implicate: bring into intimate and incriminating connection
  • affect: connect closely and often incriminatingly
Other hypernyms of implicate include involve, regard.
implicate (noun) affect (noun)
the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
implicate (verb) affect (verb)
impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result act physically on; have an effect upon
bring into intimate and incriminating connection 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 implicate and affect

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