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Definition bludgeon in British English

bludgeon verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈblʌdʒ(ə)n/
1

to hit someone hard with a heavy object

Example

Atkinson had been bludgeoned to death in his flat.

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2

to force someone to do something by repeated arguments or threats

Example

We were bludgeoned into accepting their offer.

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Definition bludgeon in British English