infested
word · lemma: infest
Definition
Describes a place or thing that is full of unwanted pests, animals, or things that cause harm or trouble.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes things like houses, animals, or areas overrun by pests (such as rats, insects, or parasites). Often used negatively. Common with 'with': 'infested with rats'. Rare in formal writing except for science or reports.
Spanish: infestado - plagadoPortuguese (BR): infestadoPortuguese (PT): infestadoChinese (Simplified): 大量滋生 - 遍布（害虫等）Chinese (Traditional): 大量孳生 - 遍布（害蟲等）Hindi: भरा हुआ (कीटों से) - संक्रमितArabic: موبوء - مليء (بالآفات)Bengali: অতিসংক্রমিত - ভরতি (ক্ষতিকর পোকামাকড় বা প্রাণী দ্বারা)Russian: кишащий - заражённый (паразитами)Japanese: 蔓延した - はびこったVietnamese: bị phá hoại - đầy rẫy (sâu bọ)Korean: 들끓는 - 우글거리는Turkish: istila edilmiş - kaynamak (zararlı veya haşereyle)Urdu: بھرا ہوا (کیڑوں، جانداروں سے) - آلودہIndonesian: dipenuhi - penuh (oleh hama)
Example Sentences
After the flood, the whole area was infested with mosquitoes.
natural
My friend’s apartment was so infested that he had to move out.
natural
The garden quickly became infested with weeds over the summer.
natural
The kitchen is infested with ants.
basic
The old house was infested with mice.
basic
The dog was infested with fleas.
basic