| Front | infest |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /ɪnˈfest/NAmE /ɪnˈfest/verb [usually passive] ~ sth(especially of insects or animals such as rats) to exist in large numbers in a particular place, often causing damage or diseaseshark-infested waters The kitchen was infested with ants. These parasites infest the gills of freshwater fish.  in•festa•tion/BrE ˌɪnfeˈsteɪʃn; NAmE ˌɪnfeˈsteɪʃn/ noun[countable, uncountable]an infestation of lice Scientists are checking for both insect and fungal infestation. |
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