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repercuss vs affect

affect vs repercuss

repercuss is not a noun while affect is a noun.

repercuss and affect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
repercuss No No Yes No
affect Yes No Yes No
As verbs, affect is a hypernym of repercuss; that is, affect is a word with a broader meaning than repercuss:
  • repercuss: cause repercussions; have an unwanted effect
  • affect: have an effect upon
Other hypernyms of repercuss include bear on, bear upon, impact, touch, touch on.
repercuss (noun) affect (noun)
the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
repercuss (verb) affect (verb)
cause repercussions; have an unwanted effect act physically on; have an effect upon
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 repercuss and affect

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