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INFECTING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Infecting.

Infecting - as a verb

Communicate a disease to

Example: "Your children have infected you with this head cold"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Contaminate with a disease or microorganism

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
taint
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contaminatefoulpollute
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disinfect

Corrupt 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

"He was diagnosed with an infecting virus."
"The infecting bacteria spread rapidly throughout the body."
"The infecting parasites caused severe illness."
"Her infecting cough made everyone worried."
"They wore masks to protect themselves from the infecting germs."
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Word Game Points

Is INFECTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, infecting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INFECTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is INFECTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, infecting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INFECTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is INFECTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, infecting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INFECTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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