infested Definition
- 1(of insects or animals) be present (in a place or site) in large numbers, typically so as to cause damage or disease
- 2(of a place) be full of something unpleasant or harmful
Using infested: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "infested" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The house was infested with cockroaches.
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The area is infested with mosquitoes.
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The garden was infested with weeds.
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The city was infested with crime.
infested Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with infested
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The dog was infested with fleas and ticks.
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The abandoned building was infested with rats.
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The old house was infested with termites.
Summary: infested in Brief
'Infested' [ɪnˈfɛstɪd] describes a place or site that has a large number of insects or animals that can cause damage or disease, or is full of something unpleasant or harmful. Examples include 'The house was infested with cockroaches' and 'The city was infested with crime.' Phrases like 'infested with parasites' and 'infested with rats' describe specific types of infestations.
