vermin

noun

ˈvər-mən How to pronounce vermin (audio)
Definition of verminnext
as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others the vermin who looted abandoned houses after the hurricane

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Recent Examples of vermin Health inspectors found approximately 20 dead cockroaches during the reinspection, but no live vermin. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The action came after parents and educators sued the district over concerns regarding environmental hazards at the school, including asbestos, vermin, mold and lead paint. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026 Repeat offenders, one of which is a retirement community, the usual vermin and an unusual amount of food thrown out for temperature violations highlight this week’s roll call of South Florida restaurants failing inspection. — David J. Neal july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Residents have been complaining loudly about impacts from the fire, most notably citing issues such as noxious odors, vermin, flies and rodents. — Tom Bray, Daily News, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vermin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vermin
  1. dog
  2. jerk
  3. clown
  4. skunk
  5. rat
  6. creep
Noun
  • The Perk That Actually Works For years, companies have competed to fill their offices with amenities meant to signal ambition—ping pong tables, nap rooms, office dogs, sprawling lounges.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities are using divers, dogs, sonar and other types of technologies to scour the area for Karen Solomon, Saucier said.
    — Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of dog
Noun
  • In Show Must Go On, the comedian embraces his own compassion by pretending to be a jerk.
    — Britina Cheng, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That screwed up the works / And not due to his sloppy hiring / Of a crew of incompetent jerks.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of jerk
Noun
  • Rather than deescalating, Gabela yelled at Corben, calling him a clown.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Yusef Toubassi sits with his grandson Masa, looking on as children run by with cheeks painted bright colors and others howling with joy as clowns spin them around.
    — Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of clown
Noun
  • Rabies is spread by the bite or scratch of an infected animal, such as a groundhog, cat, fox, raccoon, skunk or bat.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Alternative Methods to Keep Skunks Away There are a few methods to try for deterring skunks.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of skunk
Noun
  • Once the rats are settled into their new homes, the zoo will eventually begin showing the rats at the amphitheater, demonstrating their ability to find scents through maze walls.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • There are still reports of West Nile, Zika and Chikungunya, plus the potential introductions of Chagas and rat lungworm disease.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of rat
Noun
  • As the temperature creeps into the upper 50s and 60s, the body has a tougher time supplying blood to muscles while also keeping the body cool.
    — Scott McFetridge, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Then there's support for the optional Polar Cooler, which routes chilled air toward the extruder and filament path to reduce heat creep during hotter chamber operation—further reinforcing the Max 4’s focus on sustained high-temperature printing.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of creep

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“Vermin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vermin. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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