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
At the time, cats were rewarded for using their hunting skills to keep settlements free from vermin.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
In 2023, facility residents told Louisville Metro Council members about mold, vermin, piles of trash and safety concerns at the complex, The Courier Journal reported.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Such infractions include pest and vermin infestations; accumulations of trash and debris; and structural issues that are not addressed quickly.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Unfortunately, the feed in chicken coops will attract vermin.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
In 2023, facility residents told Louisville Metro Council members about mold, vermin, piles of trash and safety concerns at the complex, The Courier Journal reported.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Such infractions include pest and vermin infestations; accumulations of trash and debris; and structural issues that are not addressed quickly.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Unfortunately, the feed in chicken coops will attract vermin.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vermin
Noun
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The American Kennel Club stresses that keeping a consistent routine is important for dogs at every stage of life.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Del Mar Foundation invites the dogs of Del Mar and their humans to attend the fun and free Annual Halloween Dog Parade & Costume Competition.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stop Sales sent the raw chicken, cut cow foot and jerk sauce into the garbage.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Because even in a world of monsters, ghouls, and greedy jerks, the good guys still prevail.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Former Des Plaines officer Mike Albrecht recalled to NBC Chicago that when police were assigned to surveil Gacy after Piest's disappearance, the part-time clown would try to pal around with officers and invite them into his house.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The girls are just as down to clown, coming up with funny drunk poses and faces.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
17 Oct. 2025
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That’s a sure way to invite not only raccoons but other unwanted guests such as mice, opossums, and skunks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Animals that typically carry rabies are bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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When the Chicago rat hole went viral, Magle and his team considered how the mark was made.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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There are rats in Indiana who prefer a room with a view.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
15 Oct. 2025
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No wandering, no project creep.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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The drawstring detailing along the bottom ensures no cold air creeps in, while the roomy fit allows for plenty of layering.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Vermin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vermin. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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