infected

• Bezeichnet eine Person, ein Tier oder eine Pflanze, die von einem krankheitserregenden Organismus wie einem Virus oder Bakterium befallen ist. Auch für übertragbare Krankheiten oder für Dinge, die damit in Berührung gekommen sind, verwendet.

Describes a person, animal, or plant that has been affected by a disease-causing organism, such as a virus or bacteria.

1. Affected by a pathogenB1formalmedical

   Contaminated or invaded by a disease-causing organism such as a virus, bacterium, or fungus.

   Infiziert

   • The wound became infected and required antibiotics.
   • Infected patients were isolated to prevent the spread of the disease.
   • The doctor cleaned the infected area thoroughly.

   Synonymecontaminateddiseasedpestiferousseptic

   Antonymecleanhealthypuresterileuninfected

2. Compromised by malwareB1informalIT

   Describes a computer or device that has been affected by malicious software.

   Mit Malware infiziert

   • My computer is infected with a virus that keeps opening pop-ups.
   • He realized his phone was infected after it started acting strangely.
   • The IT team removed the infected files from the server.

   Synonymeaffectedcontaminated

   Antonymecleanprotectedsecure

3. Corrupted or taintedB2informal

   Affected negatively by something harmful or undesirable.

   Infiziert

   • The data was infected with errors from the faulty transfer.
   • His mind was infected with doubt after the argument.
   • The political system became infected with corruption.

   Synonymecontaminatedcorrupteddefiledpollutedtaintedvitiated

   Antonymecleanhealthypuresanitarysterile

• Verb, das beschreibt, dass ein Mensch, ein Tier oder eine Pflanze mit einer Krankheit, einem Virus oder einem Schadorganismus angesteckt wird; auch übertragen verwendet für das Ausbreiten von Gefühlen, Ideen oder Zuständen.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing a person, animal, or plant to become affected by a disease, virus, or harmful organism.

1. Transmit diseaseB1formalmedical

   To cause a person, animal, or plant to have a disease by introducing a pathogen.

   Infektion

   • The virus can infect people through respiratory droplets.
   • Mosquitoes can infect humans with malaria.
   • The wound became infected with bacteria.

   Synonymeafflictblightcontaminatesickentaint

2. Spread to othersB1formal

   To pass a disease or illness to another living thing.

   Anstecken

   • She infected her entire family with the flu.
   • The sick child infected several classmates.
   • He was careful not to infect anyone else.

   Synonymecommunicatecontaminatepass onspreadtransmit

   Antonymecurehealtreat

3. Affect emotionally or mentallyB2informal

   To cause someone to share a particular feeling or attitude.

   Anstecken

   • Her enthusiasm infected everyone in the room.
   • His laughter infected the whole group.
   • The team's positive spirit infected the new members.

   Synonymeaffectimbueinfluenceinspiremovestirswaytouch