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    2 days ago

    I saw both links pop up as well. I opted to go with the first, standard, book— webster’s instead of cherry picking.

    The problem is, both meanings are correct. However, the “troublesome” definition is primary… and look at the example given:

    1 to spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner

    shark-infested waters

    2 to live in or on as a parasite