infest

Meanings

• Verb

  The action or fact of invading and settling in a place in large numbers, especially to cause damage or trouble.

  - "The ants infest the garden every summer."
  - "Rats can infest a building and spread diseases."

• Verb

  To be filled or affected by something, typically in an unwelcome or harmful way.

  - "The city was infested with crime."
  - "His mind was infested with negative thoughts."

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Synonyms

beride , plague

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with infest
feast , beast , least , east , cease , please , seize , ease

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Variants

List of all variants of infest that leads to same result
infest , infestant , infestants , infestation , infestations , infested , infester , infesters , infesting , infests

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Etymology

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The word 'infest' comes from the Latin word 'infestare', which means 'to attack, harass, or beset'. It is composed of the prefix 'in-' (meaning 'into' or 'in among') and the verb 'festare' (meaning 'to make festive' or 'to celebrate'). The negative prefix 'in-' changed the meaning of the word to 'to attack' or 'to invade'.

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Trivia

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1. Infestation was a common problem in medieval Europe, with rats, fleas, and lice being among the most common pests.

2. The word 'infest' is often used in science fiction and fantasy to describe the spread of alien life forms or other invasive entities.

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Related Concepts

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1. Parasites: Infestation is often associated with parasites, which are organisms that live in or on other organisms and derive nutrients from them. Parasites can infest various parts of the body and cause harm to their hosts.

2. Pests: Infestation is also used to describe the presence of pests, such as insects, rodents, or weeds, which can cause damage to crops, buildings, or other structures.

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Culture

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Infest has been used in various forms of literature and art to depict the idea of invasion or overpopulation. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the character Tom Buchanan is described as being infested with jealousy. In music, the band Nine Inch Nails has a song called 'Infest', which deals with themes of corruption and decay.

How to Memorize "infest"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'infest', try to visualize large numbers of unwanted creatures invading and taking over a place. Imagine the damage and chaos they cause.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'infest' with the idea of invasion or overpopulation. Think of words like 'invade', 'overrun', or 'infestation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'I Invade Frequently, Every Square Territory'.

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