Bludgeon

//ˈblʊd͡ʒ.ən//

Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "bludgeon" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

bludgeoner bludgeonry unbludgeoned

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

club coerce force hale hit pressure squeeze

Type Of (IsA)

Manner Of

Related Terms

beat clobber truncheon

Related Terms

beat clobber club coerce head hit loaded strike thicker truncheon wood

Synonym Network

club cudgel harass

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