Synonyms for

Locust

Verb / ˈləʊkʌst / Another word for locust — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A locust is a type of grasshopper that often travels in large swarms and can cause significant damage to crops.

Synonyms & similar words

locusttree grasshopper cicada cricket hopper insect bug pest plague swarm infestation vermin critter creepy-crawly beetle ant mosquito fly gnat wasp bee

Example sentences

  1. The locusts were buzzing loudly in the field.
  2. I saw a green locust sitting on a leaf.
  3. The locust swarm destroyed all the crops.
  4. My little brother is afraid of locusts.
  5. The locusts hopped from tree to tree.

Quotes

  • The locusts have no king, yet all of them march in rank.
  • Locusts have no king, but they all advance in formation.
  • Like locusts they shall leap upon the land.

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