Infests Meaning in English
word · lemma: infest
ˌɪnˈfɛsts
in-FESTS
ɪnfˈɛsts
in-FESTS
Definition
To be present in large numbers and cause damage or problems, especially describing insects or animals taking over a place.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly for pests, insects, or animals in negative contexts ('rats infest', 'termites infest'). Not used for people or positive things. Commonly appears in passive form: 'The house is infested with...'.
Spanish: infestarPortuguese (BR): infestarPortuguese (PT): infestarChinese (Simplified): 侵扰 - 大量滋生（害虫）Chinese (Traditional): 侵擾 - 大量滋生（害蟲）Hindi: भर जाना (कीड़ों आदि से)Arabic: يغزو - يعج بـ (حشرات أو آفات)Bengali: আবির্ভূত হয় - উপদ্রব করেRussian: заполнять - наводнять (про вредителей)Japanese: はびこる - 群がるVietnamese: tràn ngập - hoành hànhKorean: 들끓다 - 우글거리다Turkish: istila etmek - sarmakUrdu: چھا جانا - بھر جانا (کیڑے/جانوروں کے لیے)Indonesian: menghuni - mengerumuni (hama/serangga)
Example Sentences
Bugs infest the old wooden house.
basic
Mice infest the basement every winter.
basic
Weeds infest the garden after rain.
basic
The kitchen was so dirty that cockroaches infested it.
natural
Termites can quickly infest wooden furniture if left untreated.
natural
Vacation renters complained that bedbugs infested the room.
natural