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vermin

Syllabification: (ver·min)

Pronunciation: /ˈvərmən/

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Definition of vermin

noun

[treated as plural]

wild mammals and birds that are believed to be harmful to crops, farm animals, or game, or that carry disease, e.g., foxes, rodents, and insect pests.
parasitic worms or insects.
people perceived as despicable and as causing problems for the rest of society:the vermin who ransacked her house