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:
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The virus infects the respiratory system.
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A mosquito bite can infect you with malaria.
2.
corrupt or contaminate with a bad influence
Example:
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His negative attitude infects everyone around him.
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The bad example infects the whole group.