Synonyms for

Infested

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

Definition

to be full of something harmful or unwanted, especially pests or insects

Synonyms & similar words

overrun invade infest overrun invade occupy overwhelmed swarmed plagued overpopulated populated riddled teeming crawling buzzing swarming overcrowded overinhabited overpopulated thronged infected rife abound

Synonyms by register

Formal

permeated invaded overrun riddled

Informal

crawling with full of swarming with teeming with

Literary

afflicted plagued

Antonyms

clean clear unaffected unoccupied pure sanitary unpolluted

Common collocations

  • infested with rats
  • infested with insects
  • infested with termites
  • infested with bedbugs
  • infested with disease
  • infested with pests
  • infested area

Word family

noun infestation
verb infest
adjective infested

Usage note

Infested typically refers to an unpleasant or harmful presence, often of insects, vermin, or disease. It carries a strong negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The abandoned building was infested with termites.
  2. The garden was infested with aphids.
  3. The hotel room was infested with bed bugs.
  4. The ship was infested with rats.
  5. The attic was infested with bats.

Quotes

  • 'Our country is infested with illegal aliens, and the Democrats stand in the way of doing anything about it,' - Donald Trump
  • 'Thought is the original source of all wealth, all success, all material gain, all great discoveries and inventions, and of all achievement.' - Claude M. Bristol
  • 'The world is infested with phony people and those who believe them.' - Toba Beta

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