as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
the dirty rotter tried every scam in the book to steal from the most vulnerable
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Recent Examples of rotter
As Beau, Brake is tall and gaunt, with burning eyes, a rotter who looks like Steve Buscemi crossed with David Byrne crossed with a human rattlesnake who’s a lifelong junkie.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 May 2024
Some experts say bed rotters are onto something, but there may be a right way to think about it.
—Byalexa Mikhail, Fortune Well, 10 July 2023
So many directors have that cynical and alienated quality, the idea that everyone’s a rotter.
—Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2021
This rich rotter’s story, needless to say, does not end well for him.
—Dorothy Rabinowitz, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2017
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 May 2024
Some experts say bed rotters are onto something, but there may be a right way to think about it.
—Byalexa Mikhail, Fortune Well, 10 July 2023
So many directors have that cynical and alienated quality, the idea that everyone’s a rotter.
—Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2021
This rich rotter’s story, needless to say, does not end well for him.
—Dorothy Rabinowitz, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotter
Noun
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Saddled with an uninteresting jerk half the time and a muzzled non-entity the other half, there’s only a handful of moments in the first six episodes where Powell’s star power shines through.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
29 Sep. 2025
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For a taste of the Caribbean, head to Kingston Kitchen at the Village Inn, where chef Shawn Fearon serves the flavors of his native Jamaica—oxtail, jerk chicken, ackee and saltfish, curried goat, and the best whitefish sandwich on the island.—
Christine Chitnis,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The impish Reeves brings puppy-dog codependence to the scruffy Estragon, who leans on Vladimir as his body and memory fail him.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Previously, dog owners were only required to report bites to Maricopa County Animal Care & Control, with no obligation to share contact information with victims — leading to many unreported incidents, according to the agency.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stiltwalking clown Connor Breen shook my hand and welcomed me to the team.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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That powerhouse voice is almost at odds with Warren’s easygoing, class clown personality.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The player’s winning cards were a 7, 8, 9, 10, jack, queen and a joker acting as a king — all in clubs.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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If Payton doesn’t start shoving this offense through it, the joker’s on Broncos Country.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rabies can be found in many other wildlife species, including raccoons, skunks, coyotes and foxes.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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After World War I, fur remained a status garment, though lower-cost furs like skunk, mole, and musquash entered mainstream winter wear.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Rotter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotter. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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