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 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

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

When left unattended in a basement for a prolonged period, things are bound to acquire mold and mildew or become infested with unwelcome guests. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026

Remove the stems that are heavily infested. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026

Waxman died in 2005, at the age of 81, and the collection has not been maintained for at least a decade, neighbors say, now overgrown and infested with invasive vines. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026