vermin

Meaning

Small harmful animals or insects that are difficult to control and carry disease.

small animals or insects that are harmful or destructive, such as rats, lice, or fleas

Example Sentences

The house was infested with vermin, requiring immediate action.

The old warehouse was overrun with vermin.

Example Expressions

vermin of society

Synonyms

pests, rodents, parasites, insects, critters

Entry 1

pests, rodents

Entry 2

pests, parasites, rodents, insects, critters

Antonyms

beneficial insects, natural predators, beneficial animals, pets

Entry 1

beneficial insects, natural predators

Entry 2

beneficial animals, pets

Collocations

infested with vermin, control vermin, destroy vermin