infestare — meaning in English

English meaning

• haunt verb Of a ghost or spirit, to appear regularly in a particular place.
• invade verb To enter a country or territory by force in order to take control of it.

Senses

infestare is used for these senses in English:

• haunt (transitive) To inhabit or to visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).
• invade (transitive) To infest or overrun.
• invade To attack; to infringe; to encroach on; to violate.

haunt — full definition

1. verb Of a ghost or spirit, to appear regularly in a particular place.
2. verb To trouble or prey on someone's mind persistently.
3. noun A place someone visits often; a regular hangout.

invade — full definition

1. verb To enter a country or territory by force in order to take control of it.
2. verb To intrude on or overrun something, such as privacy or space.

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