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unwind vs affect

affect vs unwind

unwind is not a noun while affect is a noun.

unwind and affect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unwind No No Yes No
affect Yes No Yes No
As verbs, affect is a hypernym of unwind; that is, affect is a word with a broader meaning than unwind:
  • unwind: cause to feel relaxed
  • affect: act physically on; have an effect upon
unwind (noun) affect (noun)
the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
unwind (verb) affect (verb)
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease act physically on; have an effect upon
cause to feel relaxed have an effect upon
separate the tangles of make believe with the intent to deceive
reverse the winding or twisting of have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
connect closely and often incriminatingly
Difference between unwind and affect

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