English dictionary

infest

/I/n'f/E/st/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

invade in great numbers

verb.motion

Examples
The roaches infested our kitchen.

Synonyms overrun

Source: WordNet 3.0
occupy in large numbers or live on a host

verb.stative

Examples
The Kudzu plant infests much of the South and is spreading to the North.

Synonyms invade overrun

Source: WordNet 3.0
live on or in a host, as of parasites

verb.stative

Source: WordNet 3.0
To trouble greatly by numbers or by frequency of presence; to disturb; to annoy; to frequent and molest or harass; as, fleas <i>infest</i> dogs and cats; a sea <i>infested</i> with pirates.

verb

Source: webster1913