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Term: Disinfest

Description:

Disinfest is a verb that means to rid an area or object of pests, especially insects or vermin, through the use of chemicals or other methods.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Transitive Verb

Definition: To eliminate or exterminate pests, such as insects or vermin, from a specific area or object.

Example Sentence:

The exterminator was called to disinfest the house of cockroaches.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Intransitive Verb

Definition: To get rid of or eradicate pests, particularly insects or vermin.

Example Sentence:

We need to disinfest our garden to protect the plants from pests.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Transitive Verb (figurative)

Definition: To eradicate or eliminate a problem, difficulty, or obstacle.

Example Sentence:

The new government had a clear plan to disinfest corruption from the country.

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Sense 4:

Part of Speech: Transitive Verb (local)

Definition: To remove or repel local pests, indigenous insects, or vermin.

Example Sentence:

The community organized a neighborhood cleanup to disinfest the park from rats and stray cats.

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