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infecting

The correct spelling is infecting.

How to pronounce infecting

verb

Say it like: Inf-ect-ing

The correct spelling is infecting. To bring into contact with a substance that causes illness (a pathogen). For example: "Not everyone will be infected when an epidemic strikes."

Usage Examples

Not everyone will be infected when an epidemic strikes.

Her passion for dancing has infected me.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To bring into contact with a substance that causes illness (a pathogen).
  2. 2.To make somebody enthusiastic about one's own passion.

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