So much in those days for royal bastardism.
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Bastardism
Synonyms for "bastardism" (2 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (1)
bar sinister
Related words (1)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: bar sinister, baton.
- Sentence evidence is available for bastardism, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "bastardism".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "bastardism"
Keep "bastardism" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "bastardism" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "bastardism", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "bastardism" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
27 total sentences available.
At least in the case of the election of that illustrious bastard who took the name of Clement VII, the cardinal electors were given to understand that their favorite candidates bastardy was not quite uncontroverted, or uncontrovertible; but in the case of the clergymen alluded to, no doubt could be entertained as to their bastardism on account of the civil marriage of their parents .
Source: wiktionary
Among the atrociously unjust arrangements arising from prejudice and bad law, there is none greater than that of saddling a guiltless man with the stigma and legal disabilities of bastardism, because of acts of his father, which the son could in no way control.
Source: wiktionary
This prohibition does not only apply to her competency as a witness, but it is a rule of law governing any right of action which she may set up involving such bastardism of her own offspring born in wedlock.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "bastardism"?
Closest matches include bar sinister, baton.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "bastardism"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.