Meaning of the word bludgeon in English

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bludgeon

US /ˈblʌdʒ.ən/

UK /ˈblʌdʒ.ən/

a thick stick with a heavy end, used as a weapon

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The attacker wielded a heavy bludgeon.

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He was struck with a bludgeon during the robbery.

Synonym:

club cudgel bat truncheon cosh

to hit someone or something with a heavy object

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He threatened to bludgeon anyone who tried to stop him.

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The police had to bludgeon their way through the crowd.

Synonym:

club beat strike batter thrash

to force someone to do something, especially by using strong arguments or threats

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They tried to bludgeon him into accepting the deal.

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The government was accused of trying to bludgeon the public into submission.

Synonym:

coerce compel force pressure browbeat