Vermin: meaning, definitions and examples

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vermin

 

[ ˈvɜːrmɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

pest control

Vermin refers to small animals or insects that are harmful or destructive, such as rats, mice, cockroaches, or termites.

Synonyms

insects, pests, rodents

Examples of usage

  • Exterminators are hired to get rid of vermin infestations in homes.
  • The health department warned about the presence of vermin in the restaurant's kitchen.

Translations

Translations of the word "vermin" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vermin

🇮🇳 कीट

🇩🇪 Ungeziefer

🇮🇩 hama

🇺🇦 шкідники

🇵🇱 szkodniki

🇯🇵 害虫

🇫🇷 vermine

🇪🇸 alimaña

🇹🇷 haşere

🇰🇷 해충

🇸🇦 آفات

🇨🇿 škůdci

🇸🇰 škodcovia

🇨🇳 害虫

🇸🇮 škodljivci

🇮🇸 meindýr

🇰🇿 зиянкестер

🇬🇪 მავნებლები

🇦🇿 zərərvericilər

🇲🇽 alimañas

Etymology

The word 'vermin' originated in Middle English from the Old French 'vermine', which in turn came from the Latin 'vermis' meaning worm. Over time, the term expanded to include various small animals and insects considered pests or nuisances.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,367, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.