Bludgeoned: meaning, definitions and examples
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bludgeoned
[ หblสdสษn ]
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:
๐ต๐น espancado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคเคพ เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verprรผgelt
๐ฎ๐ฉ dipukul
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะฑะธัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ pobity
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฎดๆใใใ
๐ซ๐ท frappรฉ
๐ช๐ธ golpeado
๐น๐ท vurulmuล
๐ฐ๐ท ํญํ๋นํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุถุฑูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ zbitรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zbitรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ขซๆฎดๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ pretepen
๐ฎ๐ธ hรถgginn
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑััะฟ-ัะพาัะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แขแงแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถyรผlmรผล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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