Meaning of 'infect'

Find the meaning of the word ‘infect’

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Meaning of ‘infect’

4 definitions found.

infect

verb

contaminate with a disease or microorganism

Synonyms: taint

verb

communicate a disease to

Example: "Your children have infected you with this head cold"

verb

affect in a contagious way

Example: "Your laughter infects everyone who is in the same room as you."

verb

corrupt with ideas or an ideology

Example: "society was infected by racism"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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