Infestation
Infestation noun - A swarm of insects that attack plants.
Swarm and infestation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swarm" instead a noun "Infestation".
Nearby Words: infested, infesting
Swarm
Swarm noun - A great number of persons or creatures massed together.
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Synonyms for Swarm
Infestation and swarm are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Infestation" instead a noun "Swarm".
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Infestation is an attack where a swarm of insects covers the target and deals them damage over several turns.
Source: Bee Afraid - In Alien Swarm, the parasite enemies will latch onto a player, and the infestation is not cured in time, will exit the host, along with several parasite buddies.
Source: Spawn Broodling - StarCraft: Zerg infestation usually alters your mind into conformity with the collective will of the Swarm and its Overmind.
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