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Bludgeoned: meaning, definitions and examples

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bludgeoned

 

[ หˆblสŒdส’ษ™n ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

violent action

Bludgeoned refers to the act of striking someone or something repeatedly with a heavy object. This term often implies a violent and forceful action, generally associated with causing harm or injury. The word is commonly used in contexts pertaining to physical assaults or animal attacks. In a broader sense, it can also describe overwhelming someone with excessive force or arguments.

Synonyms

battered, clubbed, hit, pummelled

Examples of usage

  • He bludgeoned the intruder with a baseball bat.
  • The attacker bludgeoned the victim before fleeing the scene.
  • In the movie, the villain bludgeoned his enemies with relentless attacks.

Translations

Translations of the word "bludgeoned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espancado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เคŸเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verprรผgelt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipukul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฑะธั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pobity

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฎดๆ‰“ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frappรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpeado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vurulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํญํ–‰๋‹นํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุถุฑูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zbitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zbitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๆฎดๆ‰“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pretepen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถgginn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ั‹ะฟ-ัะพา“ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถyรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpeado

Etymology

The term 'bludgeon' originates from the late 16th century, derived from the Middle English word 'bludgeon', likely a diminutive form of 'bludge', which means a heavy or thick stick or cudgel. The word has roots in the action of striking with a heavy object, which is a common interpretation of using a bludgeon as a weapon. The word evolved over time to encompass a range of meanings, including those beyond physical violence, such as overwhelming someone with aggressive persuasion. Throughout history, the concept of bludgeoning has been associated with brutality and aggression, often depicted in literature and media to evoke strong emotional responses.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,851, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.