NYT Dictionary

INFECTED

/ˌɪnfˈɛktɪd/
VerbAdjectiveNounin-FECT-edin-fect-ed · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023

Meaning

simple past and past participle of infect

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

infecttaintsepticbadchargedcontaminateddiseasedgangrenedhotimpure

Antonyms

disinfectantiseptic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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