Infect
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈfɛkt/
Infect (verb)
- to make someone or something get a disease by passing germs or viruses to them.
- to make others feel the same emotion, like happiness or fear, that you are feeling.
- to damage computer files or systems with a virus or harmful software.
Examples
- Viruses can infect many people quickly.
- Bacteria may infect the wound if not cleaned.
Common collocations: infect a wound, infect others, infect quickly, infect with enthusiasm, infect with laughter