VERB: "to exert influence on" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to exert influence on" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a dense crowd of people
2. the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
(verb)
1. to be oppressive or burdensome
2. make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

INFLUENCE (verb)
1. induce into action by using one’s charm
2. have and exert influence or effect
INFLUENCE (noun)
1. a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
2. a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
EXERT (verb)
1. have and exercise
2. put to use

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