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infested

[ɪnˈfɛstɪd]

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!

  • Example

    The house was infested with cockroaches.

  • Example

    The area is infested with mosquitoes.

  • Example

    The garden was infested with weeds.

  • Example

    The city was infested with crime.

infested Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for infested

Antonyms for infested

Phrases with infested

  • infested with parasites

    having a large number of parasites that are harmful to health

    Example

    The dog was infested with fleas and ticks.

  • having a large number of rats that can cause damage or spread diseases

    Example

    The abandoned building was infested with rats.

  • infested with termites

    having a large number of termites that can cause damage to wooden structures

    Example

    The old house was infested with termites.

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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.