Direct and Influence

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Direct

Direct verb - To cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway.

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Influence is a synonym for direct in manage topic. In some cases you can use "Influence" instead a verb "Direct", when it comes to topics like deed, govern, sway, counsel.

Nearby Words: direction, directed, directly, directing, directness

Influence

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

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Direct is a synonym for influence in affect topic. Sometimes you can use "Direct" instead a verb "Influence", if it concerns topics such as deed, govern, sway, counsel.

Nearby Words: influenced, influential, influencing, influent

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power	direct power	influence power
movement	direct movement	influence movement
man	direct man	influence man
someone	direct someone	influence someone
Other words: rest, development, story, evolution, powers, movements.

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Unfortunately for it, it was exposed to the corrupting influence of the Frozen Flame, a direct conduit into Lavos' mind, which seduced the A.I.

Source: AI Is A Crapshoot / Video Games
If this is a direct (often temporary) effect of supernatural influence, it's Power Dyes Your Hair.

Source: Disease Bleach
His power and influence rival Barclay's, and he has a much more direct and significant role in the story.

Source: Video Game / Stronghold

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