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infest

/ɪnˈfɛst/

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noun

Feindseligkeit, Anfeindung

Examples :

"This word infest is a verb! The following illustrates the definition, "to be present in (a place or thing) in large numbers or quantities, typically so as to cause damage or disease." The abandoned building was infested with rats and insects. "

Das verlassene Gebäude war von Ratten und Insekten befallen.

attitude character emotion

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verb

Heimsuchen, befallen, plagen

To inhabit a place in unpleasantly large numbers; to plague, harass.

Examples :

"Insects are infesting my basement!"

Insekten befallen meinen Keller!

environment animal insect biology place

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verb

Befallen, befallen sein

(of a parasite) To invade a host plant or animal.

Examples :

"The dog's fur can infest with fleas if he plays outside too long. "

Das Fell des Hundes kann von Flöhen befallen werden, wenn er zu lange draußen spielt.

organism biology animal plant insect disease environment ecology

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adjective

Schädlich, belästigend

Mischievous; hurtful; harassing.

Examples :

"The infest child constantly teased his younger brother, making his life miserable. "

Das schädliche Kind ärgerte seinen jüngeren Bruder ständig und machte ihm das Leben zur Hölle.

character negative attitude inhuman