Meaning of the word infects in English

What does infects mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

infects

US /ɪnˈfɛkts/
UK /ɪnˈfɛkts/

Verb

1.

affect (a person, animal, or part of the body) with a disease-causing organism

Example:
The virus infects the respiratory system.
A mosquito bite can infect you with malaria.
2.

corrupt or contaminate with a bad influence

Example:
His negative attitude infects everyone around him.
The bad example infects the whole group.