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- [bluhj-uh n]
- /ˈblʌdʒ ən/
- /ˈblʌdʒ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bluhj-uh n]
- /ˈblʌdʒ ən/
Definitions of bludgeon word
- verb bludgeon To bludgeon someone means to hit them several times with a heavy object. 3
- verb bludgeon If someone bludgeons you into doing something, they make you do it by behaving aggressively. 3
- noun bludgeon a stout heavy club, typically thicker at one end 3
- noun bludgeon a person, line of argument, etc, that is effective but unsubtle 3
- verb bludgeon to hit or knock down with or as with a bludgeon 3
- verb bludgeon to force; bully; coerce 3
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Origin of bludgeon
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1720-30; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Bludgeon
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bludgeon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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noun bludgeon
- club — A club is an organization of people interested in a particular activity or subject who usually meet on a regular basis.
- truncheon — the club carried by a police officer; billy.
- bat — A bat is a specially shaped piece of wood that is used for hitting the ball in baseball, softball, cricket, rounders, or table tennis.
- stick — a thrust with a pointed instrument; stab.
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