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Synonyms for

Bastard

/ ˈbæstɜ:d / Another word for bastard — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

sonofabitch shit cocksucker phony motherfucker whoreson sob mongrel illegitimate bogus fake phoney asshole dickhead lovechild prick illegitimatechild byblow

Synonyms by register

Formal

illegitimate child outsider non-canonical

Informal

jerk scoundrel rascal rogue son of a gun

Literary

baseborn lowborn adulterine

Antonyms

legitimate natural acknowledged recognized born in wedlock

Common collocations

  • mean bastard
  • lucky bastard
  • poor bastard
  • clever bastard
  • damn bastard
  • son of a bastard
  • bastard child

Word family

noun bastard
adjective bastardly

Usage note

The word 'bastard' can be highly offensive when used as an insult. It can also refer to a child born out of wedlock, though this usage is becoming archaic and can still be considered insensitive.

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