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Infest Definition & Meaning

infest
verb
  1. invade in great numbers; "the roaches infested our kitchen"
  2. occupy in large numbers or live on a host; "the Kudzu plant infests much of the South and is spreading to the North"
  3. live on or in a host, as of parasites

"Infest" in song lyrics

See how infest is used in real songs:

  • "Mount Helen, yo I'm looking fabulous, styles infest"
    Tha Beggas — Gods of War
  • "zombie infest 2.0"
    AOL — AOL
  • "papa roach infest"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "infest"

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Frequently asked questions

What does infest mean?
invade in great numbers; "the roaches infested our kitchen" occupy in large numbers or live on a host; "the Kudzu plant infests much of the South and is spreading to the North" live on or in a host, as of parasites
What part of speech is infest?
Infest is a verb.
How many definitions does infest have?
Infest has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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