Synonyms for insect
Definitions
- n. 1
An arthropod (in the Insecta class) characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.
Our shed has several insect infestations, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps.
- n. 2
A contemptible or powerless person.
The manager’s assistant was the worst sort of insect.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- insects → worms, louses, cicadas, larvae…
Example sentences
- louse I'm fascinated by the evolutionary history of the louse.
- larva The larva of the small emperor moth feeds on heather plants.
- cicada Quietness! The cicada song soaks into the rocks.
- vermin I believe that place is teeming with vermin.
By length
- 3 letters
- bug1
- 4 letters
- worm1
- 5 letters
- larva2, nymph1, louse1
- 6 letters
- vermin2, cicada3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (larva2 = 2 syllables).