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Definition infected in American English

infected adjective

adjective
/ɪnˈfektəd/
1

someone who is infected has a disease that can be spread from one person to another

Example

Keep away from anyone who may be infected.

Synonyms and related words
antibody biosecurity candida ill frail unfit
2

containing bacteria or other substances that cause disease

Example

People were continuing to drink infected water.

Synonyms and related words
antibody biosecurity candida
2.1

used about a cut or other injury containing bacteria that prevent it from getting better

Synonyms and related words
antibody biosecurity candida
Definition infected in American English