Synonyms for insect
ˈɪn sɛktin·sect

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1. insectnoun

   Synonyms:
   bug

2. insectnoun

   An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.

   Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps.

   Synonyms:
   bug

3. insectnoun

   Any small arthropod similar to an insect including spiders, centipedes, millipedes, etc

   The swamp is swarming with every sort of insect.

   Synonyms:
   bug

4. insectnoun

   A contemptible or powerless person.

   The manager’s assistant was the worst sort of insect.

   Synonyms:
   bug

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:4.0 / 1 vote

1. insectnoun

   small air-breathing arthropod

   Synonyms:
   dirt ball, worm, louse

2. worm, louse, insect, dirt ballnoun

   a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

   Synonyms:
   plant louse, biting louse, worm, bird louse, dirt ball, sucking louse, louse

Matched Categories

1. • Arthropod
   • Unpleasant Person

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1. insectnoun

   Associated words:
   entomology, entomologist, entomologic, chrsalis, pupa, cicada, cocoon, credpitaculum, entomophilous, entornophily, entomtaxy, entomotomy, insecticidal, insectifuge, insectile, larva, lepidopterist, larvarium, stridor, stridulate, stridulation, silphology, stridulatory, nymph, horismology, imago

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1. List of paraphrases for "insect":

   insects, bug, beetle, pest, entomology

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1. Corrie Moreau:

   Although I know there are some people interested in potentially resurrecting this species, I think we have a long way to go before we would be able to actually do this, it would require significant time and financial resources to not only recapitulate its genome, but also establish the required host plants for the larvae and native symbiotic ants. During this time of a global insect decline, I would prefer to see our resources put towards saving those species already endangered or protecting critical habitat.

2. Brad Smith:

   Moths that feed on grains are a very common type of insect that invades homes, the Indian Meal Moth’s favorite food is bird seed. A homeowner inadvertently brings them into their home by purchasing a bag of birdseed that is infested, and within a few weeks, a home can become infested with moth larvae and adults. To avoid an infestation, carefully check over a bird seed bag for moth larvae, adults, and webbing before buying — and then keep it stored in a tightly sealed plastic bin to avoid attracting animals.Is your city on this list of the most pest-infested ? Spills happen — but if even a little bit of the mess is left behind, the bugs simply ca n’t resist.

3. Dave Goulson:

   Three quarters of our crops depend on insect pollinators. Crops will begin to fail. We won't have things like strawberries, we can't feed 7.5 billion people without insects.

4. Andrea Bergmann:

   We have always been at the forefront when it comes to finding new trends and offering innovative products to our customers. Insects present culinary variety and an interesting composition of nutrients, such as proteins, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, mineral and fiber, we are convinced that there are many foodies and open-minded customers in Switzerland, who will try and like insects or insect products - not only as an alternative to meat but also for culinary reasons.

5. Alexis karpouzos:

   Every flower and insect, every bird, and all the creatures that live upon the land and swim within the rivers and seas, are part of the Tree of Life. You are connected to the whole of life. Whatever happens to the myriad forms of life in the world around you, has a direct affect on you.