Cudgeled: meaning, definitions and examples
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cudgeled
[ ˈkʌdʒ.əld ]
past tense
Cudgeled is the past tense of the verb 'cudgel,' which means to beat someone or something with a heavy stick. This term is often used in a figurative sense to describe overwhelming or harsh criticism.
Synonyms
battered, bludgeoned, thrashed.
Examples of usage
- He cudgeled his opponent in the debate.
- The critic cudgeled the movie for its lack of originality.
- She cudgeled her mind trying to figure out the puzzle.
Translations
Translations of the word "cudgeled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cudgelado
🇮🇳 लाठी से पीटा हुआ
🇩🇪 mit einem Knüppel geschlagen
🇮🇩 dipukul tongkat
🇺🇦 побитий дубинкою
🇵🇱 zabity pałką
🇯🇵 木の棒で殴られた
🇫🇷 frappé avec une matraque
🇪🇸 golpeado con un garrote
🇹🇷 balta ile dövülmüş
🇰🇷 몽둥이로 맞은
🇸🇦 مضروب بعصا
🇨🇿 zbitý kyjem
🇸🇰 zbitý palicou
🇨🇳 用棍子打
🇸🇮 udaran z bičem
🇮🇸 slegið með kylfu
🇰🇿 бұтақпен соққыға жығылған
🇬🇪 მოვლილი ჯოხით
🇦🇿 döyülmüş çubuqla
🇲🇽 golpeado con un garrote
Etymology
The word 'cudgel' originates from the Middle English word 'cudgel,' which is a diminutive form of 'cudge,' possibly derived from the Old North French term 'coudel,' meaning a club or a stick. The term has roots in the Germanic languages, related to the Old High German 'kuntilo' meaning twig or stick. Historically, cudgels were used as weapons, typically made from various types of wood, symbolizing physical strength or power. Over time, the term evolved to also represent the act of beating, not only in a physical sense but also in a metaphorical sense, as in verbally attacking someone.