Synonyms for

Infestations

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

Definition

Infestations is the plural form of the word 'infestation', which means the presence of a large number of unwanted animals or insects in a place.

Synonyms & similar words

plague infestation invasions infections plagues outbreaks epidemics inundations attacks onslaughts raids incursions inflows influxes floods swarms colonizations occupations engulfments overruns penetrations infiltrations

Example sentences

  1. 1. The infestations of ants in our kitchen caused a lot of trouble.
  2. 2. We had to call pest control to deal with the infestations of mice in our attic.
  3. 3. The infestations of bedbugs in the hotel room made it impossible to sleep.
  4. 4. The infestations of cockroaches in the restaurant led to its closure.
  5. 5. The infestations of termites in the wooden furniture caused extensive damage.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Infestations of creatures are like rumors: they grow and feed on their own momentum, until they blot out the sun.' - K.J. Parker
  • 2. 'Infestations are like the cockroaches under a refrigerator: they thrive in the dark.' - Sarah Dessen
  • 3. 'The world is full of infestations. We are all plagued by something.' - Michael Jackson

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