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How to Pronounce dotard?

Correct pronunciation for the word "dotard" is [dˈɒtɑːd], [dˈɒtɑːd], [d_ˈɒ_t_ɑː_d].

"Dotard" in context

A word that has recently been revived due to its use by North Korean leaders to describe US President Donald Trump, the word "dotard" is one that has been around for centuries. Its literal translation is "old man," but it has come to have a connotation of being used to describe someone who is senile, foolish, and mentally immature. It is often used to describe someone who is overly out-of-touch with reality and relies on old, outdated ideas instead of looking towards the future or adapting to change.

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