Affect and Govern

Affect

Affect verb - To act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response.

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Govern and affect are semantically related. in change topic. In some cases you can use "Govern" instead a verb "Affect".

Govern verb - To exercise authority or power over.

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Affect and govern are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affect" instead a verb "Govern".

life	affect life	govern life
people	affect people	govern people
body	affect body	govern body
area	affect area	govern area
Other words: world, actions, reality, plans, city, behavior, humans, creatures, zombies, lives.

The Byronic Hero is a brooding figure that is defined by their internal conflict and personal passions which largely affect, if not govern their actions.

Source: Trope Distinctions / A to C
In GURPS Goblins, something like this is in place as a game mechanic: according to the rules which govern the late Georgian setting, differences in social status affect combat rolls, to reflect divine favoritism and the natural order of things.

Source: Authority Equals Asskicking / Tabletop Games
A god of storms can't very well both actively govern the weather and not affect the mortals that have to live with it; a goddess of love who isn't allowed to bring new couples together as she sees fit effectively can't do her job.

Source: God's Hands Are Tied

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