adversely affect

Frequency: 8.317.0 per million words

To influence in a harmful or unfavorable way.

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  • The new tariffs will adversely affect international trade.
  • Smoking is known to adversely affect lung health.
  • Pollution from the factory has been adversely affecting the local river ecosystem.
  • Lack of sleep can adversely affect your concentration and mood.
  • The prolonged drought adversely affected crop yields last year.
  • The spread of misinformation could adversely affect the election results.
  • Any changes to the contract might adversely affect the interests of the minority shareholders.
  • The company's profits were adversely affected by the sudden market downturn.
  • We need to consider how these budget cuts will adversely affect public services.
  • Failing to update the software could end up adversely affecting the entire system's security.