Definitions
- Referring to a place or object that is overrun with pests or insects. - Talking about a situation where a particular area is filled with a large number of unwanted animals or insects. - Describing a condition where a person's body is covered with lice, fleas, or other parasites.
- Referring to a situation where a person or group is suffering from a problem or difficulty. - Talking about a condition where a particular area is affected by a disease or epidemic. - Describing a state where a person is troubled by persistent negative thoughts or emotions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a negative condition.
- 2Both words suggest a persistent or ongoing problem.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation that is difficult to control or resolve.
What is the difference?
- 1Severity: Plagued suggests a more serious or severe problem than infested.
- 2Scope: Infested refers to a specific area or object, while plagued can refer to a broader situation or condition affecting a larger group of people or things.
- 3Connotation: Infested has a more negative connotation than plagued, which can sometimes be used in a neutral or even positive context.
- 4Usage: Infested is more commonly used to describe a physical condition, while plagued can be used to describe both physical and emotional conditions.
Remember this!
Infested and plagued are both words that describe negative conditions. However, infested is typically used to describe a place or object that is overrun with pests or insects, while plagued is used to describe a situation where a person or group is suffering from a problem or difficulty. Plagued suggests a more severe problem than infested, and it can be used to describe both physical and emotional conditions.
