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- [bluhj-uh n]
- /ˈblʌdʒ ən/
- /ˈblʌdʒ.ən/
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- [bluhj-uh n]
- /ˈblʌdʒ ən/
Definitions of bludgeoned word
- noun bludgeoned a short, heavy club with one end weighted, or thicker and heavier than the other. 1
- verb with object bludgeoned to strike or knock down with a bludgeon. 1
- verb with object bludgeoned to force into something; coerce; bully: The boss finally bludgeoned him into accepting responsibility. 1
- verb bludgeoned simple past tense and past participle of bludgeon. 0
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Origin of bludgeoned
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 Bludgeoned
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bludgeoned 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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verb bludgeoned
- bully — A bully is someone who uses their strength or power to hurt or frighten other people.
- hector — Classical Mythology. the eldest son of Priam and husband of Andromache: the greatest Trojan hero in the Trojan War, killed by Achilles.
- intimidate — to make timid; fill with fear.
- coerce — If you coerce someone into doing something, you make them do it, although they do not want to.
- harass — to disturb persistently; torment, as with troubles or cares; bother continually; pester; persecute.
Antonyms for bludgeoned
verb bludgeoned
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- coax — If you coax someone into doing something, you gently try to persuade them to do it.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
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