Bug
Bug noun - A person with a strong and habitual liking for something.
Infestation and bug are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Infestation" instead a noun "Bug".
Infestation
Infestation noun - The state of being invaded or overrun by parasites.
Bug and infestation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bug" instead a noun "Infestation".
Nearby Words: infested, infesting
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Google "20 bug bombs house" and you'll find countless stories similar to this one; homeowner has bug infestation.
Source: Fly Crazy - Anybody who's ever had to deal with a bug or rodent infestation in their home or workplace has fought one of these, or at least tried to.
Source: Guilt-Free Extermination War -
Cataclysm takes place in the near-future, where the world has been simultaneously been struck by a Zombie Apocalypse, giant bug invasion, Mushroom Man infestation, and the opening of several portals to an alternate dimension full of Eldritch Abominations.
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