
Infect
Disease Transmission
The word 'infect' suggests the transmission of illnesses. It signifies active spreading rather than passive occurrence.

The outbreak was traced to a patient who managed to infect others.
Physical Contact
'Infect' often implies direct or indirect physical contact as a means of spreading disease.

Wash your hands to avoid infecting your wound.
Negative Connotation
Using 'infect' in a sentence may evoke negative feelings or seriousness due to its association with illness.

The pandemic caused people to fear being infected.
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