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infect

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﹒To affect a person, organism, or area with a disease-causing pathogen.

﹒To contaminate or taint something with harmful or corrupting influences.

﹒To spread a feeling, emotion, or attitude to others.

Examples

﹒The virus can quickly infect healthy cells if the immune system is weak.

﹒He was worried that his negative attitude would infect the rest of the team.

﹒Make sure to clean the wound thoroughly so that it does not infect.

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