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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.
Etymology of infestation
The word "infestation" comes from the Latin "infestare," which means to attack or harass, and the suffix "-ation," which forms a noun indicating a process or state.
Historically, the term has been used to describe the invasion of pests, diseases, or unwanted organisms in a particular area or region.
Synonyms
outbreak
plague
epidemic
invasion
infestation
proliferation
spread
surge
explosion
eruption
outbreak
inundation
deluge
flood
tide
wave
swarm
throng
horde
multitude
legion
army
host
crowd
mob
invasion
occupation
overrun
overwhelming
overrunning
besiegement
siege
attack
onslaught
incursion
raid
foray
influx
afflication
scourge
pest
pestilence
nuisance
bother
annoyance
trouble
problem
difficulty
predicament
plague
curse
bane
evil
scourge
affliction
calamity
disaster
catastrophe
plague
epidemic
pandemic
Definitions
- The state of being invaded or overrun by pests or parasites, especially insects or rodents.
- A large number of pests or unwanted organisms present in a place or area.
Usage Examples
- The city is experiencing a severe infestation of cockroaches in the downtown area.
- The farmer's crop was destroyed by an infestation of pests.
- The hotel room had an infestation of bed bugs, which made our stay very uncomfortable.
Antonyms
eradication
elimination
extermination
destruction
removal
clearance
purification
cleansing
sanitation
sterilization
disinfection
decontamination
purification
cleanliness
purity
spotlessness
immaculacy
tidiness
neatness
orderliness
freedom
liberation
release
emancipation
exemption
immunity
exemption
clearance
purification