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bastards

The word “bastards” has 2 syllables: bas-tards

It's pronounced as /ˈbæs.tɚdz/

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In the thesaurus, “bastards” has 128 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for bastards along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for bastards

Antonyms for bastards

Meanings of bastards

  • noun
    1. A person who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant.
    2. A mongrel (biological cross between different breeds, groups or varieties).
    3. (typically referring to a man) A contemptible, inconsiderate, overly or arrogantly rude or spiteful person.
    4. A man, a fellow, a male friend.
    5. (often preceded by 'poor') A person deserving of pity.
    6. A child who does not know his or her father.
    7. Something extremely difficult or unpleasant to deal with.
    8. A variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin, fake or counterfeit.
    9. An intermediate-grade file; also bastard file.
    10. A sweet wine.
    11. A sword that is midway in length between a short-sword and a long sword; also bastard sword.
    12. An inferior quality of soft brown sugar, obtained from syrups that have been boiled several times.
    13. A large mould for straining sugar.
    14. A writing paper of a particular size.
    15. A Eurosceptic Conservative MP, especially in the government of John Major.

Example Sentences

  • The villains in the story were ruthless bastards who showed no mercy.
  • He called those dishonest bastards out during the meeting.
  • Sometimes, even the nicest people can feel like bastards when they make tough decisions.
  • The old war film portrayed the enemy soldiers as cruel bastards.
  • Despite their flaws, the brothers stood up against the real bastards threatening their family.

On this page you'll find 136 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bastards, such as: airheads, angels, barbarians, beasts, birdbrains, bleeders, blighters.

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