Infect Definition & Meaning
infect
- verb
- communicate a disease to; "Your children have infected you with this head cold"
- contaminate with a disease or microorganism
- corrupt with ideas or an ideology; "society was infected by racism"
- affect in a contagious way; "His laughter infects everyone who is in the same room"
"Infect" in song lyrics
See how infect is used in real songs:
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"Cause every food warehouse in the US they infect"
Necro — Cockroaches -
"urinary tract infect"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with infect
Usage tips for "infect"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "infect" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for infect to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does infect mean?
- communicate a disease to; "Your children have infected you with this head cold" contaminate with a disease or microorganism corrupt with ideas or an ideology; "society was infected by racism" affect in a contagious way; "His laughter infects everyone who is in the same room"
- What part of speech is infect?
- Infect is a verb.
- How many definitions does infect have?
- Infect has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).