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vermin
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small animals or insects that are believed to be destructive and are difficult to handle when they appear in a considerable number
Vermin generally refers to a group of small animals that are considered to be pests and are often unwelcome in human habitation or agricultural areas. This group of animals can include rodents such as rats and mice, as well as insects like cockroaches and bedbugs. They are known for causing damage to property, spreading disease, and competing with humans for resources. Vermin can be a serious problem in both urban and rural areas, and many methods have been developed to control their populations, including traps, poisons, and other forms of pest management. Despite the negative connotations associated with the term "vermin," many of these animals are an important part of the ecosystem and serve valuable ecological roles.
- After the flood, the basement was infested with vermin such as rats and cockroaches.
- The farmer set traps around the field to protect his crops from the vermin that were eating the seeds.
- In many big cities, pigeons are often considered vermin due to their large populations and the mess they create.
- The old warehouse was condemned after inspectors found it overrun with vermin.
- During the medieval times, vermin like fleas and lice were rampant and often spread diseases.
2
an individual who is considered highly dishonest or wicked, often due to their unethical or harmful actions
- The corrupt politicians were widely regarded as vermin by the public due to their exploitation of power for personal gain.
- In the eyes of the community, the scam artist was nothing more than vermin preying on the vulnerable and unsuspecting.
- The dictator's regime was notorious for its brutality and disregard for human rights, earning him the reputation of vermin among international observers.
- The fraudsters who targeted elderly individuals for financial gain were seen as vermin by law enforcement officials tasked with combating financial exploitation.
- Those who engaged in human trafficking were rightly condemned as vermin for their exploitation and abuse of vulnerable individuals.
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