Definition of infest

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • infest is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • infest is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • infest is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of infest


  • occupy in large numbers or live on a host (verb)

    Examples

    1. the Kudzu plant infests much of the South and is spreading to the North

    Synonyms

    1. invade
    2. overrun
  • invade in great numbers (verb)

    Examples

    1. the roaches infested our kitchen

    Synonyms

    1. overrun
  • live on or in a host, as of parasites (verb)

See definition of infest in Merriam Webster