Synonyms for Louse (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect):
insect, worm, dirt ball
WordNet sense 2 (any of several small insects especially aphids that feed by sucking the juices from plants):
plant louse
WordNet sense 3 (wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting; mostly parasitic on birds):
bird louse, biting louse
WordNet sense 4 (wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals):
sucking louse
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