Bludgeoning: meaning, definitions and examples

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bludgeoning

 

[ หˆblษ™dส’ษ™nษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

physical assault

Bludgeoning is the act of hitting someone or something with a heavy object or blunt weapon. It often implies a degree of violence and force beyond what is necessary for mere contact. This term can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, describing not only a physical action but also metaphorical assaults, such as overwhelming someone with information.

Synonyms

bash, blow, hit, strike

Examples of usage

  • The assailant was charged with bludgeoning the victim.
  • He was bludgeoning the watermelon to make juice.
  • In the film, the hero engages in bludgeoning combat against evil.
  • The thief was caught bludgeoning his way through the door.
Context #2 | Noun

violent act

As a noun, bludgeoning refers to the act or instance of hitting someone with a heavy object or blunt weapon. It usually indicates a brutal or aggressive approach, often resulting in injuries. The term can also be found in legal contexts to describe specific violent crimes.

Synonyms

assault, beating, mauled, striking

Examples of usage

  • The bludgeoning left the victim with severe injuries.
  • Reports indicated the bludgeoning was premeditated.
  • He was found guilty of first-degree bludgeoning.
  • Witnesses described the bludgeoning as shocking.

Translations

Translations of the word "bludgeoning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น golpe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlag

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pukulan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cios

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰“ๆ’ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coup

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpe

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท darbe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€๊ฒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบder

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบder

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡ๅ‡ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udarec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถgg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›า›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒขแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜ แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™rbษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpe

Etymology

The term 'bludgeoning' derives from the Middle English word 'bludgeon', which means a heavy stick or club used as a weapon. This etymology can be traced back to the word 'bludge', denoting a rudimentary means of assault. The word 'bludgeon' itself likely has roots in the Old French term 'blugon', which refers to a blunt instrument for striking. The semantic shift from the object (the blunt weapon) to the action (to bludgeon someone) reflects the violent connotation of the term that has persisted through the centuries. Over time, while primarily associated with physical violence, 'bludgeoning' has also found its way into more metaphorical uses, suggesting overwhelming force in arguments or debates.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,156, 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.