Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Infects.
Infects - as a verb
Communicate a disease to
Example: "Your children have infected you with this head cold"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Contaminate with a disease or microorganism
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
taint5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contaminate15foul7pollute9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disinfect15Corrupt with ideas or an ideology
Example: "Society was infected by racism"
Affect in a contagious way
Example: "His laughter infects everyone who is in the same room"
Example Sentences
"The virus infects the respiratory system."
"The bacteria infects the open wound."
"The flu virus easily infects a large number of people."
"The virus rapidly infects nearby cells."
"The computer virus infects the entire network."
Word Game Points
Is INFECTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, infects is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INFECTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is INFECTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, infects is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINFECTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is INFECTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, infects is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINFECTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
