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bludgeon
[bluhj-uhn]
noun
a short, heavy club with one end weighted, or thicker and heavier than the other.
verb (used with object)
to strike or knock down with a bludgeon.
to force into something; coerce; bully.
The boss finally bludgeoned him into accepting responsibility.
bludgeon
/ ˈʌə /
noun
a stout heavy club, typically thicker at one end
a person, line of argument, etc, that is effective but unsubtle
verb
to hit or knock down with or as with a bludgeon
(often foll by into) to force; bully; coerce
they bludgeoned him into accepting the job
Other Word Forms
- bludgeoner noun
- bludgeoneer noun
- ˈܻ岵DzԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of bludgeon1
Word History and Origins
Origin of bludgeon1
Example Sentences
Rather than brainwashing us, the objective of the totalitarian is to bludgeon us into apathy, resignation and passivity.
If Trump successfully implements his proposed 100% tariff, it would effectively bludgeon the international sales market for small and mid-budget titles at festivals like Cannes, where the industry is convening this week.
“Things like gay marriage and abortion” — which Democrats used for years as a bludgeon against Republicans — “are enshrined in our state Constitution and aren’t going anywhere,” Shupe said.
"She was bludgeoned to death for no apparent reason. She'd been handcuffed. Nothing appears to have been stolen from the house and there was no sexual motive."
A peppy 50s housewife with a black eye has bludgeoned her partner.
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