work vs influence

work and influence both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
work	Yes	No	Yes	No
influence	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, work and influence are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of work include act upon.

work (noun)	influence (noun)
activity directed toward making or doing something	causing something without any direct or apparent effort
the occupation for which you are paid	a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing	a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
a place where work is done	one having power to influence another
the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)	the effect of one thing (or person) on another
applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
(physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force

work (verb)	influence (verb)
give a workout to	shape or influence; give direction to
arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion	induce into action by using one's charm
go sour or spoil	have and exert influence or effect
cause to undergo fermentation
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
use or manipulate to one's advantage
to mix into a homogeneous mass
perform as expected when applied
move into or onto
shape, form, or improve a material
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
prepare for crops
make something, usually for a specific function
gratify and charm, usually in order to influence
proceed along a path
move in an agitated manner
provoke or excite
be employed
cause to work
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; work
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
operate in a certain place, area, or specialty
proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity
have and exert influence or effect
operate in or through
cause to operate or function
behave in a certain way when handled