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vermin

/ˈvɜː.mɪn/

/ˈvɝː.mɪn/

Translations

verminnoun

vermin

vermineNom collectif, surtout pour désigner des animaux ou insectes nuisibles.

The farmer set traps to catch the vermin that were destroying his crops.

Le fermier a posé des pièges pour attraper la vermine qui détruisait ses récoltes.

verminePéjoratif, pour des personnes jugées répugnantes ou nuisibles.

The gang was considered vermin by the local community due to their criminal activities.

Le gang était considéré comme de la vermine par la communauté locale en raison de ses activités criminelles.

Synonyms

undesirable animals

verminous creatures

verminadjective

/ˈvɜː.mɪn/

/ˈvɝː.mɪn/

Used attributively before another noun, typically in compounds such as 'vermin control' or 'vermin proof'.

anti-vermineSurtout en usage technique ou administratif.

The council implemented a vermin control program across the city.

Le conseil a mis en place un programme anti-vermine dans toute la ville.

Synonyms

verminnoun

Animals or insects regarded as pests because they destroy crops, livestock, or property, or spread disease.

The farmer set traps to catch the vermin that were destroying his crops.

(derogatory) People considered morally contemptible and destructive to society.

The gang was considered vermin by the local community due to their criminal activities.

verminadjective

Relating to, designed for, or effective against vermin.

The council implemented a vermin control program across the city.