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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On that note…being concise doesn’t mean being a total jerk either.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
5 Mar. 2025
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Rockwell's Officer Dixon, a mama’s boy with a screw loose and a history of torturing Black prisoners, is a target of her ire − that is, until the actor carefully adds layers to what could be a one-note jerk. 14.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Robert Pattinson recalls lying on live TV about seeing clown die in car explosion as a kid: 'What on Earth?' Pattinson also surprised audiences at the convention, making an unannounced appearance alongside his director.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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These clowns dressed as presidents appear immature and narcissistic.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 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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Even the jokers, which do each have their own special ability, are quick to pick up — with their wildcard capabilities made easy to understand as they’re applied mid-round.—
Scott Robertson,
Rolling Stone,
24 Dec. 2024
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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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Cornell University’s Department of Public & Ecosystem Health expert Jenny Bloodgood told NBC News that she’s seen a fox, a skunk, a possum and a bobcat test positive for the virus in New York State, indicating the bug could be mutating.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Medium-sized animals like skunks, bobcats and foxes also did not vanish.—
Anton Sorokin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Bleeder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleeder. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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