Synonyms of infested

infested

verb

past tense of infest

as in plagued

to spread or swarm over in a troublesome manner

in desperation, we called in an exterminator because the house was infested with ants

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plagued
• infected
• crawled
• overwhelmed
• contaminated
• annoyed
• overran
• beset
• abounded
• teemed
• overspread
• pestered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of infested

The canal that flows between Fort Lauderdale resident Harry Rozelle’s house and his church is so infested with bacteria that his teenage son, Cruz, was hospitalized after swimming in it three years ago. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

New palms should not be planted in this area as it’s infested with the fungus. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026

The same invasive insect was found to have infested grapevines sold at select Northern California Costco warehouses earlier this year, also triggering a major response to try to limit the insect’s impact. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Crerand was born amid the sometimes squalid and crime-infested streets of the Gorbals area of Glasgow, to Sarah and Michael, of Irish and staunch Roman Catholic faith. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 13 July 2026

When an animal is infested, vets remove the larvae and disinfect the wound with a medicine that can treat and prevent further infestation. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

It was speculated that the trees were planted in that area due to the shipment having been heavily infested with insects and diseases, according to the National Park Service. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Hives can become infested with Varroa mites, which infect the bees with flight-robbing viruses. — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 29 June 2026

The paths through the bush are infested with these ticks, as are many back yards. — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026