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vermin
1. n. (or un) 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.
2. n. (or un) Animals that prey on game, such as foxes or weasels.
3. n. (or un) Obnoxious, or mean and offensive person or people.
Bring these vermin to the Palace of Justice.

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These are the no good vermin we were telling you about your honor!  Only of cleansing the planet of vermin.  We've even found birds and vermin in their tummies.  Rats and skunks, all manner of vermin.  I ran for my musket, then sought to find the vermin.

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