Infect

Verb

 * 1)  to bring into contact with a substance that can cause illness (a pathogen)
 * 2)  to make somebody enthusiastic about one's own passion
 * Her passion for dancing has infected me.

Antonyms

 * disinfect

Derived terms

 * infection

Related terms

 * infectious

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