verminate

Meanings

• verb

  To infest or cover (something) with vermin or other pests.

  - "The old house was verminated with rats."
  - "The farm was verminated by mice and fleas."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with verminate
mate , fate , create , ate

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Variants

List of all variants of verminate that leads to same result
varmint , varmints

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Etymology

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The word 'verminate' comes from the Latin word 'verminare', meaning 'to be filled with worms' or 'to infest'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'vermin' comes from the Old French word 'verme' meaning 'worm'.

2. The term 'verminate' is often used in the context of medical or agricultural sciences to describe the presence of pests or parasites.

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Related Concepts

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1. infest: To fill or come over (an area or population) with pests or noxious organisms.

2. pest: An animal or plant that causes damage or disease, especially one that is harmful to humans.

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How to Memorize "verminate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a house infested with pests, such as rats or mice. Visualize the house being covered in their droppings and gnaw marks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'verminate' with the idea of pests and infestations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Vermin are mice, rats, and in' to remember the meaning of 'verminate'.

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