Infest (V)
Pronunciation: in-FEST
Word Meaning:
- To overrun or inhabit in large numbers, especially pests or parasites.
- To be present in large numbers and cause harm or annoyance.
Uses in Sentence:
- The house was infested with termites, causing damage to the wooden structure.
- The camping site was infested with mosquitoes, making it uncomfortable for the visitors.
Synonyms:
- Swarm
- Invade
- Overrun
- Overwhelm
- Populate
Antonyms:
- Clear
- Evacuate
- Remove
- Disperse
- Abandon
Word Meaning in Hindi: The word “Infest” can be translated to Hindi as “दस्त करना” or “घेरना”.
Word uses in Hindi:
- घर में दस्तुर थे, जिनसे लकड़ी की संरचना में क्षति हो रही थी। (The house was infested with termites, causing damage to the wooden structure.)
- यात्रा स्थल में मच्छरों की दस्तक थी, जिससे यात्रीगण को असुविधा हो रही थी। (The camping site was infested with mosquitoes, making it uncomfortable for the visitors.)