infect
verbHow many syllables in infect?
There are 2 syllables in the word infect.How to pronounce infect:
Definition of infect:
- infect (verb):
- to contaminate with a disease-producing substance or agent (such as bacteria)
- to contaminate (a person or thing) with a germ or virus or its consequent disease
Synonyms for infect:
canker
Antonyms for infect:
aid
assist
clean
cleanse
clear
clease
cure
decontaminate
depollute
depurate
deterge
detoxify
disburden
disenchant
disinfect
distil
distill
drain
elevate
elutriate
empty
enhance
ennoble
esteem
evacuate
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