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INFECTING Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word infecting. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word infecting. (close relations)
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affecting
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• arousing affect

contaminating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination

adjective satellite

• that infects or taints

spreading
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

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

• the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate

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

transmitting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted

afflicting
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• cause great unhappiness for; distress

• cause physical pain or suffering in

polluting
adjectiveadj
verb

• make impure

propagating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• transmit from one generation to the next

• travel through the air

• transmit

• become distributed or widespread

• transmit or cause to broaden or spread

• cause to become widely known

• cause to propagate, as by grafting or layering

• multiply sexually or asexually

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

Best Hypernyms For INFECTING

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

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