Bludgeon: meaning, definitions and examples

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bludgeon

[ ˈblʌdʒ.ən ]

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weapon

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

Synonyms

club, cudgel, mace

Examples of usage

He was attacked with a bludgeon.
The criminal threatened the victim with a bludgeon.
The bludgeon was found at the crime scene.

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to hit

To hit someone repeatedly with a bludgeon or similar heavy object.

Synonyms

beat, pummel, strike

Examples of usage

The attacker bludgeoned the victim until he was unconscious.
She bludgeoned the door with a hammer in frustration.

Translations

Translations of the word "bludgeon" in other languages:

🇵🇹 porrete

🇮🇳 डंडा

🇩🇪 Keule

🇮🇩 pentung

🇺🇦 дубина

🇵🇱 maczuga

🇯🇵 棍棒

🇫🇷 massue

🇪🇸 garrote

🇹🇷 sopa

🇰🇷 곤봉

🇸🇦 هراوة

🇨🇿 kyj

🇸🇰 kyjak

🇨🇳 棍棒

🇸🇮 gorjača

🇮🇸 kylfa

🇰🇿 дубина

🇬🇪 ხელჯოხი

🇦🇿 dəyənək

🇲🇽 garrote

Word origin

The word 'bludgeon' originated from the Middle English word 'bludgen' which meant 'a short stick with a heavy end'. It has been used since the 17th century to refer to a weapon or a heavy club. Bludgeons were commonly used in medieval times as a tool of war and as a means of self-defense. Over time, the word has evolved to also be used metaphorically to describe forceful or aggressive actions.