Difference between Varmint and Vermin

What is the difference between Varmint and Vermin?

Varmint as a noun is a pestering animal such as one that kills or harasses a farmer's livestock. while Vermin as a noun is any one of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance.

Varmint

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A pestering animal such as one that kills or harasses a farmer's livestock. A person who is obnoxious or makes trouble.

Vermin

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Any one of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance.An obnoxious, or mean and offensive person.

We hope you now know whether to use Varmint or Vermin in your sentence.

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