infest

as in to plague
to spread or swarm over in a troublesome manner in desperation, we called in an exterminator because the house was infested with ants

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Recent Examples on the Web As if dealing with fleas in your yard isn’t enough, these little bloodsuckers can infest your home, too. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024 When left unattended in a basement for a prolonged period, things are bound to acquire mold and mildew or become infested with unwelcome guests. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2024 Commentators noted that the app was overpriced, infested with intrusive ads, and collected an excessive amount of user data. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 The property required full refurbishment, and the outdoor space, while generous, was wildly overgrown and housed a pungent swamp infested with mosquitoes. Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for infest 

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“Infest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infest. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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