Infect and Mildew

Infect

Infect verb - Contaminate with a disease or microorganism.
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Mildew and infect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mildew" instead a verb "Infect".

Nearby Words: infection, infective, infecting

Mildew

Mildew verb - Become moldy; spoil due to humidity.
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Infect and mildew are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Infect" instead a verb "Mildew".

Nearby Words: mildewed, mildewy, mildewing
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