Pronunciation: /ˈblʌdʒən/
noun a thick stick with a heavy end, used as a weapon
A1 He used a bludgeon to defend himself against the attacker.
A2 The detective found a bloody bludgeon at the crime scene.
B1 The robber threatened the cashier with a bludgeon during the robbery.
B2 The medieval warrior wielded a heavy bludgeon in battle.
C1 The politician used his words as a bludgeon to manipulate public opinion.
C2 The dictator ruled with an iron fist, using fear as a bludgeon to control the population.
verb to hit or attack someone with a bludgeon
A1 He bludgeoned the nail into the wall with a hammer.
A2 The criminal bludgeoned his victim with a heavy object.
B1 The politician tried to bludgeon his opponents with his aggressive rhetoric.
B2 The company bludgeoned its competitors by undercutting prices and offering better services.
C1 The dictator bludgeoned dissenters into submission through fear and violence.
C2 The media outlet was accused of bludgeoning the public with biased reporting and propaganda.
formal The suspect was found with a bludgeon in his possession, which was used as evidence in court.
informal I heard that Tommy bludgeoned the pinata at the party last night.
slang I can't believe she bludgeoned him with her words during the argument.
figurative The constant negativity was like a bludgeon to his self-esteem.
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