What does vermin mean?
Vermin means Any of various common types of small insects or other animals which cause harm and annoyance..
Vermin
/ˈvɝmɪn/ · noun
Meaning
Any of various common types of small insects or other animals which cause harm and annoyance..
Definitions by Sense
- Any of various common types of small insects or other animals which cause harm and annoyance.
- An animal that preys on game, such as a fox or a weasel.
- An obnoxious or mean and offensive person.
Example Sentences
The area was crawling with all sorts of vermin: fleas, lice, mice, and rats to name a few. Thus, we felt as if vermin were crawling over us.
Vermin was everywhere; night and day it crawled gaily over the walls and ceiling, about our bodies, and into our very food, and, although the subject did not interest us, a naturalist would have delighted in the ever-changing varieties of insect life.
Bring these vermin to the Palace of Justice.
Synonyms for vermin
Antonyms for vermin
Related Words
Word Forms
- vermins
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for vermin?
Common synonyms include varmint.
What is the opposite of vermin?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use vermin in a sentence?
The area was crawling with all sorts of vermin: fleas, lice, mice, and rats to name a few. Thus, we felt as if vermin were crawling over us.
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