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infected

UK
/ɪnˈfɛktɪd/
US
/ɪnˈfɛktɪd/

Translations

infectedadjective
more infected
Comp.
most infected
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈfɛktɪd/
US
/ɪnˈfɛktɪd/
The infected wound required immediate medical attention.
Заражённая рана требовала немедленного медицинского вмешательства.
Synonyms
contaminated
tainted
diseased
polluted
infested
affected
Antonyms
uninfected
clean
infectverb

infected

Past Simple

infected
Past Simple
infected
Past Participle
infecting
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈfɛkt/
US
/ɪnˈfɛkt/
Viruses can infect a host cell.
Вирусы могут заражать клетку-хозяина.
The bacteria can infect the wound.
Бактерии могут инфицировать рану.
Additional translations
внедрять
просачиваться
Synonyms
contaminate
invade
transmit
taint
pollute
affect
pervade
infiltrate
Antonyms
clean
purify
heal

Definitions

infectedadjective
Containing harmful bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms that can cause disease.
The doctor examined the infected wound and prescribed antibiotics.
Affected by a computer virus or malware.
The IT specialist warned that the infected computer could compromise the entire network.
Influenced or corrupted by negative or harmful ideas or emotions.
His mind was infected with doubt after hearing the rumors.
infectverb
To contaminate with a disease-causing organism or agent.
The virus can infect humans through direct contact with bodily fluids.
To affect or contaminate with a harmful influence or feeling.
His enthusiasm began to infect everyone in the team, boosting morale.
To transmit a computer virus to a program or system.
The malware was designed to infect computers through email attachments.
To become infected; to develop an infection (intransitive).
If left untreated, the wound may infect.
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