Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
infest
verb
/ɪnˈfɛst/
Definition
To invade and live in or on something in large numbers, often causing harm or damage.
Examples
- The house was infested with termites, requiring immediate pest control.
- Filthy conditions can often infest a place with rodents.
- After the heavy rain, the garden was infested by mosquitoes.
Meaning
Infesting refers to the presence of large numbers of pests or unwanted creatures that can disrupt or damage an environment.
Synonyms
- invade
- overrun
- occupy
- swarm
- pervade
