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bludgeon

verb

/ˈblʌdʒən/

Meaning

to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something

The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.

club, beat, strike, pummel, coerce

caress, comfort, persuade

bludgeon someone, bludgeon to death, bludgeon into submission

to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement

to make a wild animal gentle and obedient; to control or subdue

to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance

to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly

to take something without permission; to rob

to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sulkiness