Reaffect

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To affect again.

    "While it is necessary to bear in mind the distinction between man's moral and intellectual nature, yet these natures constantly affect and reaffect each other."

Example

More examples

"While it is necessary to bear in mind the distinction between man's moral and intellectual nature, yet these natures constantly affect and reaffect each other."

Etymology

From re- + affect.

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