Bludgeon

usgb/ˈblʌdʒən/
noun

Heavy stick or club often used for hitting.

He was armed with a large bludgeon, ready to attack any threat.
Visual representation of "bludgeon" - Heavy stick or club often used for hitting

Often appears as...

  • carry a bludgeon
  • swing a bludgeon
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Physical Object

A 'bludgeon' usually refers to an improvised weapon, less formal than 'baton'.

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He found a piece of wood and used it as a bludgeon.
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Threatening Tone

'Bludgeon' can imply violence or danger when mentioned in stories.

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The villain carried a bludgeon, scaring all the townsfolk.
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Intensity

The word suggests heavy, forceful action more than a casual blow.

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The fighter's bludgeon struck the shield with intense force.
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