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INFECT Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word infect. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word infect. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for INFECT

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taint
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the state of being contaminated

verb

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• contaminate with a disease or microorganism

communicate
verbv
verb

• transmit information

• transmit thoughts or feelings

• transfer to another

• join or connect

• be in verbal contact; interchange information or ideas

• administer Communion; in church

• receive Communion, in the Catholic church

contaminate
verbv
verb

• make impure

• make radioactive by adding radioactive material

convey
verbv
verb

• (of information) make known; pass on

• serve as a means for expressing something

• transfer to another

• transmit a title or property

• transmit or serve as the medium for transmission

• take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

• go or come after and bring or take back

give
verbv
noun

• the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

verb

• cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

• be the cause or source of

• transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody

• convey or reveal information

• convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow

• organize or be responsible for

• convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture

• give as a present; make a gift of

• cause to happen or be responsible for

• dedicate

• give or supply

• transmit (knowledge or skills)

• bring about

• leave with; give temporarily

• emit or utter

• endure the loss of

• place into the hands or custody of

• give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

• give (as medicine)

• give or convey physically

• bestow

• bestow, especially officially

• move in order to make room for someone for something

• give food to

• contribute to some cause

• break down, literally or metaphorically

• estimate the duration or outcome of something

• execute and deliver

• deliver in exchange or recompense

• afford access to

• present to view

• perform for an audience

• be flexible under stress of physical force

• propose

• accord by verdict

• manifest or show

• offer in good faith

• submit for consideration, judgment, or use

• guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion

• allow to have or take

• inflict as a punishment

• occur

• consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man

• proffer (a body part)

induce
verbv
verb

• cause to arise

• cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

• cause to occur rapidly

• reason or establish by induction

• produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes

infest
verbv
verb

• invade in great numbers

• occupy in large numbers or live on a host

• live on or in a host, as of parasites

infiltrate
verbv
verb

• cause (a liquid) to enter by penetrating the interstices

• enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members

• pass into or through by filtering or permeating

• pass through an enemy line; in a military conflict

invade
verbv
verb

• march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

• to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate

• occupy in large numbers or live on a host

• penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way

spread
verbv
noun

• process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

• a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

• farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

• a haphazard distribution in all directions

• a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes

• a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed

• two facing pages of a book or other publication

• the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)

• decorative cover for a bed

• act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time

adjective satellite

• distributed or spread over a considerable extent

• prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out

• fully extended in width

verb

• distribute or disperse widely

• become distributed or widespread

• spread across or over

• spread out or open from a closed or folded state

• cause to become widely known

• become widely known and passed on

• strew or distribute over an area

• move outward

• cover by spreading something over

• distribute over a surface in a layer

transmit
verbv
verb

• transfer to another

• transmit or serve as the medium for transmission

• broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

• send from one person or place to another

pass on
verbv
verb

• place into the hands or custody of

• transmit (knowledge or skills)

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• give to or transfer possession of

• refer to another person for decision or judgment

• cause to be distributed

• transmit information

Best Hypernyms For INFECT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for infect, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
affect contaminate corrupt debase debauch demoralise demoralize deprave foul give impress misdirect move pervert pollute profane strike subvert vitiate

Alternatives for TAINT

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