Common collocations with germ in British Collocation

germ noun

UK /dʒɜː(r)m/

dangerous

deadly

drug-resistant

harmful

infectious

nasty

Infection occurs when harmful germs present on the hands are accidentally swallowed.

carry

contain

harbour

Toys can harbour germs if they are not regularly cleaned.

destroy

eliminate

fight

kill

remove

Simple hand washing removes most germs effectively.

spread

transmit

Wear a facemask to avoid transmitting airborne germs.

attack something

cause something

enter something

multiply

spread

Germs multiply rapidly in warm milk.

presence

spread

transmission

Take these steps to limit the spread of germs.