infect

Definition

  • verb: to cause (someone or something) to become sick or affected by disease
  • verb: to contaminate with a disease-producing substance or agent (as bacteria)
  • often used as '(be) infected'
  • synonyms: corrupt, contaminate, disease

Examples

  • She has 'infected' everyone 'with' her enthusiasm. [=her enthusiasm has made other people feel enthusiastic too]

  • All the computers in the office were 'infected' by/with the same virus.

  • The virus has 'infected' many computers.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Words escape even the most cunning tongue... ...my little whore queen. What queen-like behavior. Remove her from this chamber before she infects us further... ...with her inglorious and shabby self. This will not be over quickly. You will not enjoy this. I am not your queen. Traitor. (..)
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