bludgeon
verb, noun
How to pronounce bludgeon?
The word bludgeon sounds like bludg-eon
/'blədʒən/
What is the definition of bludgeon?
verbstrike with a club or a bludgeon
nouna club used as a weapon
verbovercome or coerce as if by using a heavy club
Examples
- The teacher bludgeoned the students into learning the math formulas
Is 'bludgeon' a common word in everyday language?
- It is somewhat formal and more commonly found in literary or journalistic contexts, especially when describing violence or force.