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Meaning of infest

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

infest

Pronunciation:/ɪnˈfɛst/

noun

Definitions

  1. Hostility.

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: Insects are infesting my basement!

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

adjective

Definitions

  1. Mischievous; hurtful; harassing.