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
The French capital, considered the world’s most romantic city, has long tussled with vermin largely because of garbage piling up on street corners.
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Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 23 July 2024
This could include, but is not limited to, major vermin contamination.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 19 July 2024
Related:Are coyotes an urban menace or vermin exterminator?
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
While conditions at the housing complex deteriorated for years, the complaints hit a fever pitch in 2023 after residents told Louisville Metro Council members about mold, vermin, piles of trash and safety concerns at the complex.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2024
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Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 23 July 2024
This could include, but is not limited to, major vermin contamination.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 19 July 2024
Related:Are coyotes an urban menace or vermin exterminator?
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
While conditions at the housing complex deteriorated for years, the complaints hit a fever pitch in 2023 after residents told Louisville Metro Council members about mold, vermin, piles of trash and safety concerns at the complex.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vermin
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According to LifeLine, the DeKalb shelter takes in 135 dogs a week on average.Jim Gaines, ajc, 13 Sep. 2023
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The remains were found by two men who were running their dogs and looking for rocks, according to DNASolves.CBS News, CBS News, 13 Sep. 2023
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Jim is a real jerk when Tabitha tells him about her dream, instantly casting doubt on her rather than listening and possibly learning something or using the new information to help piece together clues.Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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This feature utilizes the gyroscope and accelerometer to recognize sudden jerks or jolts followed by rapid acceleration.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 27 Oct. 2024
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The sequel is part prison drama, part musical, as incarcerated clown Arthur Fleck (Phoenix) goes on trial for multiple murders but finds a mercurial soulmate in an understanding super-fan (Lady Gaga).Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Many travelers make the 210-mile drive north from Las Vegas just for the clown experience.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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Most studies have been done in rats, not in humans.Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Nosferatu cast battles rats, corpses and rabid dogs.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Species observed slipping through those 4-inch slots at least once included striped skunk, gray fox, raccoon, bobcat, coyote and javelina.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
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People and domestic animals should always avoid physical contact with wild animals — raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats, coyotes — which carry a higher risk of human exposure and a need for rabies post-exposure treatment, the agency said.Brian Bell, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024
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Tired of seeing Hugh Grant plays villains and creeps?Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Otherwise, scope creep happens and your freedom disappears.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Vermin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vermin. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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