Effect and Repress

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Effect verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).

Usage example: classroom discussions designed to effect a change in racial attitudes

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Repress is an antonym for effect.

Repress verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.

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Effect is an antonym for repress.

way	effect way	repress way
anyone	effect anyone	repress anyone

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