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infest

/ɪnˈfɛst/

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noun

Hostilité, animosité

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. "

Le bâtiment abandonné était infesté de rats et d'insectes.

attitude character emotion

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verb

Infester, envahir, hanter

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

Examples :

"Insects are infesting my basement!"

Des insectes infestent mon sous-sol !

environment animal insect biology place

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verb

Parasiter, envahir

(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. "

Le pelage du chien peut être parasité par des puces s'il joue trop longtemps dehors.

organism biology animal plant insect disease environment ecology

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adjective

Malicieux, nuisible, harcelant

Mischievous; hurtful; harassing.

Examples :

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

L'enfant malicieux taquinait constamment son jeune frère, lui rendant la vie misérable.

character negative attitude inhuman