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touching vs affecting

affecting vs touching

touching is a noun but affecting is not a noun.

touching and affecting both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
touching Yes Yes No No
affecting No Yes No No
As adjectives, touching and affecting are synonyms defined as:
  • touching and affecting: arousing affect
Other synonyms of touching include poignant.
touching (noun) affecting (noun)
the act of putting two things together with no space between them
the event of something coming in contact with the body
touching (adjective) affecting (adjective)
arousing affect arousing affect
Difference between touching and affecting

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