verb
- to be present in large numbers in a way that is harmful or unpleasant
Usage: typically used with pests, parasites, or unwanted creatures
Examples
- Rats infested the old warehouse.
- The garden was infested with aphids.
- Termites can infest wooden structures.
- The ship was infested with cockroaches.
- Fleas infested the stray dog.
- The basement became infested with spiders.
- Weeds infested the abandoned lot.