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Meaning of the word bludgeon in English

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bludgeon

US /ˈblʌdʒ.ən/
UK /ˈblʌdʒ.ən/
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Noun

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

Example:
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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

Verb

1.

to hit someone or something with a heavy object

Example:
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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
2.

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

Example:
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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
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