bludgeon
bludgeon
blud·geon
I
/ˈblʌʤən/ verb , -geons, -geoned, -geon·ing [ + obj ]
1 : to hit (someone or something) very hard
The victim was bludgeoned to death with a hammer.
2 : to use arguments or threats to force (someone) to do something
He was bludgeoned [=bullied] into accepting the deal.
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II
noun , pl -geons [ count ]
1 : a heavy stick that usually has one thick end and is used as a weapon
2 : something that is used to attack or bully someone
the bludgeon of satire
