bludgeon
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈblʌdʒən/
KK: /ˈblʌdʒən/
noun
Definition
A heavy stick or club that is thicker at one end, often used as a weapon to hit someone or something.
Example
The attacker swung the bludgeon at his opponent, causing serious injury.
Conversation
Did you see that movie where the hero uses a bludgeon to fight off the villains?
Yeah, it was pretty intense! I didn't expect that scene at all.
I know, right? It made me think about how dangerous a bludgeon could be in real life.
Definitely! I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of one.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
club
bat
cudgel
Antonyms
shield
defense
protection
transitive verb
Definition
To hit someone or something with a heavy object, often causing injury or damage.
Example
The attacker tried to bludgeon his victim with a metal pipe.
Tense Forms
Past: bludgeoned
Past Participle: bludgeoned
Conversation
Did you hear about the fight at the bar last night?
Yeah, someone said they used a chair to bludgeon the other guy.
That's insane! I can't believe things got that out of hand.
Root Explanation
Bludgeon originates from the Old French word *bludgeon*, meaning a thick stick or cudgel. The word refers to a heavy, blunt weapon used for striking.
Memory Tip
Picture a thick stick used for striking — that's what a bludgeon is.
Visually Confused Words
gudgeon
dudgeon
burgeon