Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
infested
Adjective
/ɪnˈfɛstɪd/
Definition
Overrun or excessively populated with unwanted creatures.
Examples
- The old house was infested with termites, leading to structural damage.
- After weeks of neglect, the garden became infested with weeds.
- The hotel was shut down due to being infested with bed bugs.
Meaning
When a place or thing is infested, it is filled with pests or undesirable elements that cause damage or discomfort.
Synonyms
- Overrun
- Inhabited
- Permeated
- Ridden
