vermin
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- noun
- /ˈvɜr.mɪn/
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- To get rid of the vermin that just wandered into the room.
- infested with vermin
- vermin and insects
- diseases caused by vermin
And we could think about other insects that suck our blood and, and make us weaker ticks, you know, vermin of, of that sort.
- And we could think about other insects that suck our blood and, and make us weaker ticks, you know, vermin of, of that sort.
- It would that vermin, vermin ridden basement office.
Examples
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The place is infested with vermin.
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The vermin are back, Tony.
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Every night for the next week, she is visited by the vermin.
Fiction book (1995) -
In addition, the crisis triggered secondary threats, like potential rat and vermin problems and infectious disease outbreaks.
Academic text (2003) -
Partially burned and unburned waste was often left uncovered, inviting vermin and posing a risk of disease transmission.
Blog text (18) -
Often, such premises are also infested with vermin and insect pests attracted by the accumulation of feed and waste material.
Academic text (2010) -
The house was heavily infested with vermin, making it uninhabitable.
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To prevent vermin from entering your home, make sure to seal any openings.
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The city launched a campaign to control vermin populations in public areas.
Synonyms
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A small animal, like an insect, that damages crops, food or farm animals
Antonyms
How Troublesome
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word vermin comes from the Latin word vermis, which means 'worm', and it was first used for small pests like worms and insects. That's why today vermin means small animals that damage food, homes, or spread disease.