bludgeon

• 名词，指一种短而重的棍棒或木棒，通常一端较粗，用作武器。

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.

   棍棒

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

   同义词batonbilly clubblackjackclubcudgelmacenightsticktruncheon

• 动词，指用重物反复击打某人；也指通过威胁或施压来强迫某人做某事。

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.

   强迫

   • 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.

   同义词browbeatbulldozebullycoercecompelpressurerailroadstrong-arm

2. Strike with a ClubC1formal

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

   用棍棒重击

   • 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.

   同义词batterbeatclubcudgelmaulpummelstrikethrash