Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Infected.
How to pronounce infected:
US
Infected - as an adjective
Containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
Example: "A septic sore throat"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
septic10Infected - as a verb
To bring into contact with a substance that causes illness (a pathogen).
Example: "Not everyone will be infected when an epidemic strikes."
To make somebody enthusiastic about one's own passion.
Example: "Her passion for dancing has infected me."
Example Sentences
"The infected wound was oozing pus."
"She was quarantined due to being infected with a contagious disease."
"The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infected patient."
"The infected area was swollen and painful."
"His bloodstream was infected with a harmful virus."
Word Game Points
Is INFECTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, infected is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INFECTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is INFECTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, infected is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINFECTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is INFECTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, infected is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINFECTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
