infect

To invade and proliferate in, often resulting in disease. Used of microorganisms or other infectious agents.

To cause the invasion of (a cell, for example) with a microorganism or other infectious agent.

To transmit a pathogen or disease to.

To contaminate with a pathogenic microorganism or agent.

To become transmitted to and copied on (a hard drive, for example). Used of a virus or other harmful software.

To affect by transmission or be communicated to. Used of an idea, emotion, or attitude.

Infected; tainted; affected unfavorably.

Contaminated with illegality; having a flaw in the title.

Marred; discolored; darkened.

To affect as with something infused or instilled; imbue; impregnate; permeate: used especially of that which is bad or hurtful, but sometimes also of that which is good or indifferent.