Affect strongly is a phrase that describes the power of an action or event to have a strong influence on someone or something. The crossword solutions for this term are IMPRESS (7 letters), STIR (4 letters), and SMITE (5 letters). IMPRESS means to make a strong and often favorable impression on someone, while STIR means to move or cause to move slightly or quickly, and SMITE means to affect strongly, especially with regard to emotions. All three words describe the power of an action or event to have a strong influence on someone or something.