Infects

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of infect form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

abuse activate adulterate affect afflict aggravate

Example

"When a new flu infects one human being, all are at risk."

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