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vermin

3 definitions • 3 examples
1
small animals and insects that can be harmful and are difficult to control when they appear in large numbers:

Examples:

Flies, lice, and cockroaches can all be described as vermin.
2
an offensive word for people who are unpleasant and harmful to society:

Examples:

He thought all terrorists were vermin.
3
small animals and insects that are harmful or annoying and are often difficult to control:

Examples:

She reported an infestation of vermin, including rats, in the basement of the apartment house.

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