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fest
Third Person
infests
Present Participle
infesting
Past Tense
infested
Past Participle
infested
1
to overrun in large numbers
- Last summer, the picnic area was infested with mosquitoes, forcing us to cut our outing short.
- The city was infested with traffic during rush hour, causing delays and frustration for commuters.
- The internet is infested with misinformation, making it challenging to discern fact from fiction.
- If we don't address the root causes, the invasive species will continue to infest our local ecosystem, leading to irreversible damage.
- The social media platform is currently infesting our feeds with advertisements and sponsored content, making it difficult to find genuine posts from friends.
Synonyms:
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(parasites) to inhabit or occupy a place in large numbers
- The fleas infest the dog's fur, causing constant itching and discomfort.
- The neglected garden is currently infesting with weeds, choking out the flowers and vegetables.
- The shipwreck was infested with barnacles, clinging to its hull.
- The abandoned house is infesting with mold, spreading rapidly in the damp environment.
- The forest floor was infesting with fungi, thriving in the moist conditions.