Influence
Influence noun - The power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly.
Side effect and influence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Side effect" instead a noun "Influence".
Side effect
Side effect noun - A secondary and usually adverse effect of a drug or therapy.
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Influence and side effect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Influence" instead a noun phrase "Side effect".
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In Mega Man ZX, this is a common side effect of being under the influence of Model W.
Source: Red Eyes, Take Warning - It's implied that it's somehow a side effect of all the mind-altering substances he used to take, and it's bad enough that when he happens to catch five hours of sleep, he immediately suspects supernatural influence.
Source: The Insomniac - Norrell makes one at the beginning of the book to gain political influence by resurrecting a politician's fiancee, but due to the fairy's taking advantage of a loophole in the wording of the deal, it has the side effect of causing her to apparently go insane.
Source: Deal With The Devil / Literature
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