Affect Adversely' is a term used to describe the negative impact that something can have on a person or situation. The crossword solutions for this term are AIL (3 letters), HURT (4 letters), IMPAIR (6 letters), WHIPLASHES (10 letters), HARM (4 letters), and STRIKEABLOW (11 letters). AIL, HURT, and HARM all refer to physical pain or injury that can be caused by something adversely affecting a person. IMPAIR and WHIPLASHES both refer to the damage that can be done to a person's body or mind due to an adverse effect. Finally, STRIKEABLOW refers to the emotional or psychological damage that can be caused by something adversely affecting a person.