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noun

Definition of bludgeonsnext
plural of bludgeon
as in batons
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment guards armed with bludgeons roamed the compound

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bludgeons

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verb

present tense third-person singular of bludgeon
1
as in slaps
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner remodelers bludgeoned the wall with a sledgehammer to join the two rooms

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2
as in licks
to strike repeatedly a boxer bludgeoning his opponent

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  1. batons
  2. hides
  3. hits
  4. slams
  5. beats
  6. claps
Noun
  • Indy can pick up pretty much anything from broomsticks to batons to protect himself and can engage in a relatively complex version of POV fisticuffs that allows players to block, parry, and punch with either hand.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In November, tens of thousands rallied in support of the king in Kathmandu, where riot police officers used batons and tear gas to halt them from marching to the center of the capital.
    Binaj Gurubacharya, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024
Definition of batons
Verb
  • However, this average hides massive variability—some years were great, others were terrible.
    John Jennings, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • However, this average hides massive variability—some years were great, others were terrible.
    John Jennings, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of hides
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  • Their elaborate plan soon hits all kinds of darkly hilarious snags that lead to more serious repercussions.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • After the wipe hits, there will be a Twitch Drops campaign that should give out some solid loot to get your wipe off to a good start.
    Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of hits
Verb
  • The book slams insurance companies for blocking legitimate claims.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The book slams insurance companies for blocking legitimate claims to keep costs down and maximize profits.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of slams
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  • Nothing beats the idea of inclusion.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Their chart-setting record beats the late DMX with whom they were previously tied with each having their first five entries debut at Number One.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of beats
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  • Detroit Pistons team owner Tom Gores claps during the press conference on July 30, 2021 at the Pistons Performance Center in Detroit, Michigan.
    Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
  • When the camera zooms in on Haines, the gnat can be seen buzzing around above her head (as evidenced in Entertainment Weekly's extremely serious investigative photos below) before Goldberg launches her military action and claps her hands while Haines speaks.
    EW.com, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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