Definition of Infect

to poison or taint with a virus element or bacteria

Examples of Infect in a sentence

Children are always told to wash their hands because germs can easily be picked up from surfaces and infect them with a sickness.  🔊

A bandage is often put over an open wound because bacteria could infect the wound causing even more health-related problems.  🔊

The doctor told his patient to take the antibiotics since the virus did infect his system resulting in vomiting issues.  🔊

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