dotard

noun

dot·ard | \ˈdō-tərd

Definition of dotard

: a person in his or her dotage

Examples of dotard in a Sentence

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Madman, rogue, gangster, frightened barking dog, dotard, rocket man, little rocket man -- the criticism of course by the American media was relentless. — Fox News, "Judge Jeanine: Genius is rarely recognized in the moment," 10 Mar. 2018 Gary Chryst, the most admired artist of the Joffrey Ballet of yore appearing with Ballet Theater as a guest, makes Dodon a rivetingly doting dotard. — Alastair Macaulay, New York Times, "‘The Golden Cockerel’ Is a Ballet Bird With a Kick ," 7 June 2016

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