as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
I can't believe you're willing to spend time with that lying louse
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Recent Examples of louse
These historic varieties are the grapes that thrived before the phylloxera louse ravaged European vineyards in the late 19th century, nearly destroying the global wine industry.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
An older study found that 2% tea tree oil effectively killed head lice after 30 minutes and louse eggs after five days.11
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—Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
The pubic louse gets its name from its crab-like appearance, with a round, short body and noticeable pincers, which resemble claws.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024
By replacing the fish’s tongue, the louse ensures a stable environment with a constant food supply.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
An older study found that 2% tea tree oil effectively killed head lice after 30 minutes and louse eggs after five days.11
8.
—Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
The pubic louse gets its name from its crab-like appearance, with a round, short body and noticeable pincers, which resemble claws.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024
By replacing the fish’s tongue, the louse ensures a stable environment with a constant food supply.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for louse
Noun
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But this Ron Howard was an alternate universe version of Ron Howard, who instead of being notoriously nice, is sort of a jerk.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Someone actually just said to me that all the men in the book are jerks.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to LifeLine, the DeKalb shelter takes in 135 dogs a week on average.—
Jim Gaines,
ajc,
13 Sep. 2023
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The remains were found by two men who were running their dogs and looking for rocks, according to DNASolves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Sep. 2023
Noun
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Caro Stowell of Thomasville was dressed up like a clown.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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The White Lotus isn’t the only piece of content that’s down to clown with sibling-on-sibling action!—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Weasels, skunks, possum, snakes (to eat eggs), and all sorts of other common creatures will become regular visitors to your yard, mostly at night.—
Sal Gilbertie,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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It has been detected in 40 wild mammal species in 36 states, killing bears, harbor seals, foxes, squirrels and skunks, among other creatures.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Boxes of mice and rats which investigators believe to be food for the snakes were also found in the residence.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Don’t Miss: The nearby Volcanic Tablelands, named for a cataclysmic volcanic eruption 750,000 years ago, draws rock climbers for its fantastic bouldering and desert rats for the austere landscape and petroglyph sites.—
Jenna Blough,
Outside Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Louse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/louse. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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