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bludgeon

Pronunciation: /ˈblʌdʒ(ə)n/
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Definition of bludgeon

noun

  • a thick stick with a heavy end, used as a weapon: maces and spiked bludgeons

verb

[with object]
  • beat (someone) repeatedly with a bludgeon or other heavy object: she was found bludgeoned to death in the basement
  • force or bully (someone) to do something:she was determined not to be bludgeoned into submission
  • (bludgeon one's way) make one’s way by brute force: he bludgeoned his way through the crowd

Origin:

mid 18th century: of unknown origin

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Definition of bludgeon in the US English dictionary
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