infested Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: IH0 N F EH1 S T AH0 D
What Does Infested Mean?
Infested is a verb that means simple past and past participle of infest. As an adjective, it means that has undergone an infestation.
Quick Facts About Infested
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | troubled, overrun and plagued |
| Comparative / superlative | more infested, most infested |
Infested Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of infest
Infested as an Adjective
- that has undergone an infestation
Verb
- To inhabit a place in unpleasantly large numbers; to plague, harass.
Insects are infesting my basement!
- (of a parasite) To invade a host plant or animal.
Synonyms of Infested
Infested synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Infested
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Infested in a Sentence
Insects are infesting my basement!
Word Forms & Grammar
infested
infested (comparative more infested, superlative most infested)
Words That Rhyme With Infested
Quick Answers About Infested
Is infested a verb or an adjective?
Infested is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for infested?
Words with a similar meaning to infested include troubled, overrun and plagued. See the full list of infested synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of infested?
The comparative form is more infested and the superlative form is most infested.