Affect and Handle

Affect

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

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Handle and affect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Handle" instead a verb "Affect".

Handle verb - To deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently.

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Affect and handle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affect" instead a verb "Handle".

Nearby Words: hand, handled, handling, handler, handhold

life	affect life	handle life
work	affect work	handle work
change	affect change	handle change
people	affect people	handle people
Other words: relationship, number, rest, time, way, characters, world, game, objects, powers, enemies.

It would kill a normal human, but Rubber Man Luffy can handle it, although it does affect his lifespan.

Source: Dangerous Forbidden Technique
The emotional and physical pain Thom absorbs does affect him, but if he can handle it, it makes him stronger, to the point of being able to lift buildings, as shown in the end.

Source: Empathic Healer
Don't affect an accent that you can't handle.

Source: Just For Fun / Actor Tips

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