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iinfect, imfect, infec, infecct, infectt, infeect, infekt, inffect, innfect, inphect, nfect, nifect
Infect — synonyms, infect antonyms, definition
1. infect (Verb)
14 synonyms
adulterate befoul contaminate corrupt debase defile deprave destroy envenom fester pervert poison pollute taint
1 antonym
disinfect
4 definitions
infect (Verb) — Communicate a disease to.
ex. "Your children have infected you with this head cold"
infect (Verb) — Contaminate with a disease or microorganism.
infect (Verb) — Corrupt with ideas or an ideology.
ex. "society was infected by racism"
infect (Verb) — Affect in a contagious way.
ex. "His laughter infects everyone who is in the same room"
19 types of
affect contaminate corrupt debase debauch demoralise demoralize deprave foul give impress misdirect move pervert pollute profane strike subvert vitiate
3 types
canker smut superinfect