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What is another word for Infestation? – 181 Infestation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    infestation plague outbreak epidemic invasion proliferation spread contamination pollution infection pestilence scourge blight affliction nuisance menace outbreak eruption explosion surge influx deluge flood saturation overcrowding overpopulation teeming swarming thronging infestation pest blight plague scourge infection contagion epidemic pandemic outbreak invasion incursion

    Meaning of Infestation

    The primary meaning of the word "infestation" refers to a large number of pests or unwanted organisms present in a place or area.

    Definitions

    • The state of being invaded or overrun by pests or parasites, such as insects, rodents, or microorganisms.
    • A large number of pests or unwanted organisms present in a place or area, often causing damage or harm.
    • The act of infesting or the state of being infested, often used to describe the presence of a disease-causing agent.

    Etymology of Infestation

    The word "infestation" comes from the Latin words "infestare," meaning "to attack" or "to harass," and the suffix "-ation," which forms a noun indicating a process or state.
    Historically, the term has been used to describe the presence of pests, diseases, or other unwanted organisms in a given area, and its usage dates back to the 15th century.

    Example Uses

    • The city is experiencing a severe infestation of cockroaches in many of its buildings.
    • The farmer's crop was destroyed by an infestation of pests.
    • The hospital had to be closed due to an infestation of a highly contagious disease.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    eradication elimination extermination removal expulsion evacuation cleansing purification sanitation sterilization disinfection decontamination clearance freedom liberation exemption immunity resistance protection security safety health wellness cleanliness purity sterility emptiness vacancy isolation quarantine seclusion

    Related Nouns

    pest parasite insect rodent microorganism disease plague epidemic pandemic outbreak invasion infestation contamination pollution infection contagion nuisance menace blight affliction scourge pestilence fungus bacteria virus mold mildew weed vermin creature organism animal plant fungus bacterium virus prion toxin poison

    Related Verbs

    infest invade overrun pest contaminate pollute infect spread transmit disseminate propagate multiply thrive flourish teem swarm throng overcrowd overpopulate saturate flood deluge invade occupy colonize settle nest breed hatch emerge appear materialize manifest

    Related Adjectives

    pestilent parasitic infectious contagious epidemic pandemic invasive unwanted undesired unwelcome uninvited unwanted nuisance menacing blighting afflictive scourging pestilential noxious harmful damaging destructive deleterious pernicious malignant virulent toxic poisonous polluted contaminated filthy dirty unclean unsanitary insanitary unhealthy unwholesome