Synonyms for

Infects

Verb / ˌɪˈnfekts / Another word for infects — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To spread a disease or illness to someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

infect taint disinfect contaminates spreads transmits pollutes invasions invades attacks afflicts impacts affects taints spoils ruins corrupts injures harms damages endangers exposes infests

Example sentences

  1. The virus infects the body and makes it sick.
  2. Germs can infect people through contact.
  3. The dirty water can infect plants in the garden.
  4. The illness infects animals in the wild.
  5. Bad behavior can infect a group of friends.

Quotes

  • Infectious diseases are transmitted from one person to another through different routes such as contaminated food and water (fecal-oral route), vector (insects) bites, and contact with contaminated fomites. - Subhash Chandra
  • Infectious diseases occupy a unique niche in the biological world and often affect multiple species, including humans, domestic animals, and wildlife. - Richard Kock
  • Worry less, smile more. Don’t regret, just learn and grow. Don’t let others bring you down. They infect you with their negativity when they do. - James William

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