Antonyms for varmint

Grammar : Noun

Spell : vahr-muh nt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈvɑr mənt

Definition of varmint

Origin : 1530s, chiefly American English dialectal variant of vermin. Meaning "objectionable or troublesome person" is recorded from 1773.

As in rascal : noun person who is unprincipled, does not work hard
As in beast : noun large wild animal; brute
As in creature : noun being, beast
As in animal : noun animate being; mammal

Example sentences :

I'd just like to look along the barrels of my gun at the varmint, as Jim calls him.
Extract from : « With Trapper Jim in the North Woods » by Lawrence J. Leslie

I object, if you're meaning to tackle the varmint alone and single-handed, Phil!
Extract from : « Phil Bradley's Mountain Boys » by Silas K. Boone

I saw the critter when I was on the island—more'n that, the varmint chased me.
Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Cruise » by Burt L. Standish

A white man "cried" me off just like I was a animal or varmint or something.
Extract from : « Slave Narratives, Oklahoma » by Various

Knowing only that he was "varmint" I endeavoured to kill him quickly with a spade.
Extract from : « Ranching, Sport and Travel » by Thomas Carson

They oughter be a black oak about here with a varmint hole in hit.
Extract from : « A Tar-Heel Baron » by Mabell Shippie Clarke Pelton

I begun to fear that the varmint had a cave, and so, cuss him!
Extract from : « The Hunters' Feast » by Mayne Reid

"The varmint shall be speedily unearthed," said Wilder, rushing to the spot.
Extract from : « Rookwood » by William Harrison Ainsworth

There is no more cunning or treacherous a varmint than a true-bred red-skin.
Extract from : « Dick Onslow » by W.H.G. Kingston

We must keep ahead of them varmint for a mile or two, and then they will settle down.'
Extract from : « Captain Bayley's Heir: » by G. A. Henty

Synonyms for varmint

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