as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
don't let the insults of those lousy bleeders get you down, old chap
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Recent Examples of bleeder
On Kelley’s very first big-league pitch in 21 months, Travis d’Arnaud hit a bleeder against the shift for a single that scored the runner who began the inning on second.
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Curt Hogg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 May 2022
Next, make sure the bleeder valves can be loosened.
—Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 8 Oct. 2020
This big, cut-on-contact model with bleeder blades brought back fond memories of the old-school Bear Razorheads in my dad’s archery tackle box.
—Will Brantley, Field & Stream, 5 June 2020
Trailing behind the main blades is a pair of 1-1/8-inch-cut bleeder blades.
—Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2020
What continues below is a first-time free bleeder’s review.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 30 Oct. 2018
Shane Greene returned from the disabled list Greene made his official return in the bottom of the eighth inning and allowed a pair of bleeder hits to Jose Altuve and Yulieski Gurriel to start the inning.
—Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, 13 July 2018
Bloopers, bleeders and infield singles did in starter Charlie Morton — not to mention a pair of three-run homers that barely cleared the fence.
—USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2017
The offensive attack was opportunistic and relentless, swarming Giants starter Ty Blach with an array of bleeders, bloopers and broken bats.
—Rustin Dodd, kansascity.com, 13 June 2017
Curt Hogg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 May 2022
Next, make sure the bleeder valves can be loosened.
—Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 8 Oct. 2020
This big, cut-on-contact model with bleeder blades brought back fond memories of the old-school Bear Razorheads in my dad’s archery tackle box.
—Will Brantley, Field & Stream, 5 June 2020
Trailing behind the main blades is a pair of 1-1/8-inch-cut bleeder blades.
—Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2020
What continues below is a first-time free bleeder’s review.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 30 Oct. 2018
Shane Greene returned from the disabled list Greene made his official return in the bottom of the eighth inning and allowed a pair of bleeder hits to Jose Altuve and Yulieski Gurriel to start the inning.
—Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, 13 July 2018
Bloopers, bleeders and infield singles did in starter Charlie Morton — not to mention a pair of three-run homers that barely cleared the fence.
—USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2017
The offensive attack was opportunistic and relentless, swarming Giants starter Ty Blach with an array of bleeders, bloopers and broken bats.
—Rustin Dodd, kansascity.com, 13 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleeder
Noun
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But this Ron Howard was an alternate universe version of Ron Howard, who instead of being notoriously nice, is sort of a jerk.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Someone actually just said to me that all the men in the book are jerks.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Clown Alert This post is a scaredy-cat guide designed mostly for viewers who suffer from flight anxiety, but some people are scared of clowns too.—
Anne Victoria Clark,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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The teaser does feature a glimpse at Calypso, the man who hosts the tournament, as well as a signature laugh from Sweet Tooth the terrifying clown.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Responding officers found the dog, and advised the owner to take the dog in.—
cleveland,
cleveland,
13 Sep. 2023
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Police brought in hundreds of law enforcement personnel with dogs, armored carriers, horses and helicopters that circled overhead.—
Maryclaire Dale, Marc Levy and Michael Rubinkam,
Anchorage Daily News,
13 Sep. 2023
Noun
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Students are required to bring two full decks of cards including the jokers.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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This lucky gambler had an 8, 9, 10, jack, queen, king and a joker.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Other wildlife like skunks, foxes and raccoons can also carry the virus.—
Carma Hassan,
CNN,
3 Dec. 2024
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Weasels, skunks, possum, snakes (to eat eggs), and all sorts of other common creatures will become regular visitors to your yard, mostly at night.—
Sal Gilbertie,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Bleeder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleeder. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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