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Definition of bludgeoning - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
physical violenceviolent attack using a heavy object or club
- The victim suffered a bludgeoning during the robbery.
Adjective
1.
impacthitting with heavy impact
- The bludgeoning force of the hammer broke the wall.
2.
emotionoverwhelming and intense, often causing discomfort
- The bludgeoning noise made it hard to concentrate.
Origin of bludgeoning
Unknown
Examples of bludgeoning in a sentence
The autopsy confirmed death resulted from a bludgeoning with a metal pipe. The bludgeoning waves battered the coastline. Bludgeoning winds caused widespread damage. The bludgeoning heat was unbearable. His bludgeoning criticism left her speechless.
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- French:matraquage, contondant, ...
- German:Prügelattacke, wuchtig, ...
- Italian:bastonata, martellante, ...
- Spanish:apalización, contundente, ...
- Portuguese:espancamento, esmagador, ...
- Chinese:棍击, 重击的, ...
- Japanese:殴打, 打撃の, ...
- Arabic:ضَرْبٌ مُبَرِّح, ساحِق, ...
- Hebrew:חֲבָטָה בְּאֵלָה, מְהַלּוֹם, ...
- Russian:избиение, ударный, ...
- Ukrainian:побиття важким предметом, ударний, ...
- Hindi:प्रहार, प्रहारक, ...
Definition of bludgeon - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
physical forcehit repeatedly with a heavy object
- The attacker bludgeoned the door with a hammer.
2.
coercioncoerce someone aggressively or forcefully
- He was bludgeoned into signing the contract.
Noun
1.
weaponshort heavy club thicker at one end
- The guard carried a bludgeon for protection.
2.
metaphorperson or argument that is forceful but unsubtle
- His speech was a bludgeon against the opposition.
Images of bludgeon
short heavy club thicker at one end
Expressions with bludgeon
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force someone to do something using strong pressure or threats
They bludgeon him into doing the work every day.
force someone to do something by pressure or threats
They bludgeoned him into signing the contract.
kill by hitting many times with a heavy object
The villain threatened to bludgeon to death his enemy.
Origin of bludgeon
Unknown origin, possibly imitative
Examples of bludgeon in a sentence
The boxer bludgeoned his opponent mercilessly. The company tried to bludgeon him into a bad deal. She felt bludgeoned by the constant demands. He swung the bludgeon with all his might. The ancient warrior's bludgeon was found in the ruins. Her article served as a bludgeon against the policy.
The debate turned into a bludgeon of harsh words.
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- French:matraquer, gourdin, ...
- German:knüppeln, Knüppel, ...
- Italian:colpire, randello, ...
- Spanish:golpear, garrote, ...
- Portuguese:bater, clava, ...
- Chinese:猛击, 大头棒, ...
- Japanese:何度も叩く, こん棒, ...
- Arabic:ضرب بعنف, هَرَاوَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַלֵּם, אַלָּה, ...
- Russian:колотить, дубинка, ...
- Ukrainian:бити, кийок, ...
- Hindi:बार-बार मारना, डंडा, ...
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