bludgeon

• Ein kurzer, schwerer Knüppel oder Stock, der als Waffe dient, meist mit verdicktem Ende; auch eine Waffe zum Zerschmettern oder Schlagen.

A noun referring to a short, heavy club or stick used as a weapon, typically with a thick end.

1. A heavy club used as a weaponB2formal

   A short, thick, heavy stick used as a weapon, typically made of wood or metal.

   Knüppel

   • The attacker was armed with a heavy bludgeon.
   • He swung the bludgeon with great force.
   • The museum displayed an ancient wooden bludgeon.

   Synonymebatonbilly clubblackjackclubcudgelmacenightsticktruncheon

• Jemanden wiederholt mit einem schweren Gegenstand schlagen; jemanden durch Drohungen oder Druck zu etwas zwingen.

A verb meaning to hit someone repeatedly with a heavy object, or to force someone to do something by using threats or pressure.

1. Coerce or OvercomeC1formal

   To force someone to do something by using threats or persistent pressure.

   Zwingen

   • The manager tried to bludgeon the team into accepting the new policy.
   • They were bludgeoned into signing the contract against their will.
   • He felt bludgeoned by the constant demands from his boss.

   Synonymebrowbeatbulldozebullycoercecompelpressurerailroadstrong-arm

2. Strike with a ClubC1formal

   To hit someone repeatedly with a heavy object, typically a club.

   Mit einer Keule schlagen

   • The attacker bludgeoned the victim with a baseball bat.
   • He was bludgeoned to death in the alley.
   • The guard bludgeoned the intruder with his nightstick.

   Synonymebatterbeatclubcudgelmaulpummelstrikethrash