vermin

noun
UK: /ˈvɜːmɪn/
US: /ˈvɜːrmɪn/

  1. Wild animals or birds that cause damage to crops, food, or property, or carry disease.

    1. Rats are common vermin in many cities, they eat food.
    2. The farmer set traps to catch the vermin that were destroying his crops, it's terrible.

  2. People who are unpleasant and cause problems for others.

    1. The vermin stole money, the police will catch them soon.
    2. He treated his employees like vermin, showing no respect or consideration, it's awful.
vermin transitive-verb

  1. To treat someone or something as if they were disgusting or worthless vermin.

    1. He verminates the poor dog, never gave it food and water.
    2. The company verminated its loyal employees, offering them inadequate severance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vermin" in English means: Wild animals or birds that cause damage to crops, food, or property, or carry disease., People who are unpleasant and cause problems for others..

The phonetic transcription of "vermin" is /ˈvɜːmɪn/ in British English and /ˈvɜːrmɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "vermin": "Rats are common vermin in many cities, they eat food.". More examples on the page.