bludgeon

US /ˈblʌdʒ.ən/
UK /ˈblʌdʒ.ən/
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1.

pentungan, gada

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

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The attacker wielded a heavy bludgeon.
Penyerang mengayunkan pentungan berat.
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He was struck with a bludgeon during the robbery.
Dia dipukul dengan pentungan saat perampokan.
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clubcudgelbattruncheoncosh
1.

memukul dengan pentungan, memukul keras

to hit someone or something with a heavy object

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He threatened to bludgeon anyone who tried to stop him.
Dia mengancam akan memukul siapa pun yang mencoba menghentikannya.
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The police had to bludgeon their way through the crowd.
Polisi harus memukul jalan mereka melewati kerumunan.
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clubbeatstrikebatterthrash
2.

memaksa, menekan

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.
Mereka mencoba memaksa dia untuk menerima kesepakatan itu.
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The government was accused of trying to bludgeon the public into submission.
Pemerintah dituduh mencoba memaksa publik untuk tunduk.
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coercecompelforcepressurebrowbeat