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
The body louse life cycle starts as an egg (nit), develops to a nymph, and finally becomes an adult louse.
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Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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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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The couple was seen taking a stroll on a N.Y.C. street with Bosworth's dog, Happy, on Tuesday.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
Peoplemag,
13 Sep. 2023
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Police brought in hundreds of law enforcement personnel with dogs, armored carriers, horses and helicopters that circled overhead.—
Maryclaire Dale, Marc Levy and Michael Rubinkam,
Anchorage Daily News,
13 Sep. 2023
Noun
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In real time, the audience, the queens watching, and perhaps Suzie herself all learn that Suzie has a knack for sexiness onstage, even though she’s dressed as a clown.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 Apr. 2025
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Among the mass-shooting victims is a bloodied clown who was performing at the festival.—
James Poniewozik,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Other wildlife like skunks, foxes and raccoons can also carry the virus.—
Carma Hassan,
CNN,
3 Dec. 2024
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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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The mice and rat cells come from live animals housed directly inside the Morgantown facility, which are usually cared for by a veterinarian and other support staff.—
Caroline Haskins,
Wired News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Based on this team’s recent history, that’s as likely to happen as a rat swimming to shore from the middle of the ocean.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Louse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/louse. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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