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Influence

noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Meaning

the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something

The power to affect how someone thinks or acts.

The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.

Her teacher had a strong influence on her career choice.

under the influence

effect, impact, power, sway, authority, control

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effect, impact, power, sway

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impact, effect, authority, sway, control

ineffectiveness, powerlessness, weakness, insignificance

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ineffectiveness, powerlessness, weakness, insignificance

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powerlessness, weakness

positive influence, bad influence, under influence, exert influence, political influence, under the influence

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positive influence, bad influence, under influence

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exert influence, political influence, under the influence

a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use

an injury to the body or to harm someone

a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight

One-fourth part of something; also used for housing or accommodating.

A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.

to determine the size, amount, or degree of something; a standard unit or plan