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Vermin vs Insects - What's the difference?

vermin | insects |

As nouns the difference between vermin and insects

is that vermin is (countable|or|uncountable) any one of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance while insects is .

vermin

English

(wikipedia vermin)

Noun

  • (countable, or, uncountable) Any one of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance.
    • The area was plagued by all sorts of vermin : fleas, lice, mice, and rats to name a few.
  • (countable, or, uncountable) Animals that prey on game, such as foxes or weasels.
  • (countable, or, uncountable) Obnoxious, or mean and offensive person or people.
    • Bring these gypsy vermin to the Palace of Justice.

    See also

    * varmint

    insects

    English

    Noun

    (head)

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