as in thrashing
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as in smacking
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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as in pounding
to strike repeatedly
a boxer bludgeoning his opponent
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Recent Examples of bludgeoning
Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
The killer or killers then backtracked through the crime scene, bludgeoning his victims dozens of more times in the head.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024
Sneed admitted to robbing and bludgeoning Van Treese and was sentenced to life in prison.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Oct. 2024
The Guardian recently reported that the Project 2025 architect, Kevin Roberts, had bragged to colleagues about bludgeoning a neighbor’s dog to death with a shovel.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
Verb
Can the Chiefs similarly start bludgeoning teams as the season winds down?
—Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
The killer or killers then backtracked through the crime scene, bludgeoning his victims dozens of more times in the head.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024
Sneed admitted to robbing and bludgeoning Van Treese and was sentenced to life in prison.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Oct. 2024
The Guardian recently reported that the Project 2025 architect, Kevin Roberts, had bragged to colleagues about bludgeoning a neighbor’s dog to death with a shovel.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bludgeoning
Noun
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Here’s a very similar move in the memorable 4-1 thrashing of Bayern.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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His confidence regarding this type of finish shone through in Arsenal’s 5-1 thrashing of Manchester City a few days later.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But the unhappy ending is especially head-pounding for Saxon Ratliff (Patrick Schwarzenegger).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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Queen finished with a team-best 17 points, but Maryland frequently settled for outside jumpers instead of pounding the ball inside to Queen and Julian Reese.—
Lindsay Schnell,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Jared Harris is the best movie John ever, licking his lips and sucking his teeth; Aidan Quinn is the best movie Paul.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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Boston, Cleveland, and New York are licking their chops, ready to feast on a Bucks team missing its point guard, its bench leader, and its identity.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Fuel and medicine will last weeks longer before hitting zero.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2025
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The first season of Severance was a kettle on a flame, hitting its boiling point around Episode 7, and then just boiling over for the final three episodes.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ruby, overwhelmed by the changes, began lashing out.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025
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Ruby, overwhelmed by the changes, began lashing out.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The group in the other vehicle surround Martinez between the two vehicles, with two people repeatedly punching her while a third person pulls her legs, taking her to the ground.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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According to Hallman, Forrest-Stitt responded by allegedly assaulting him, punching him in the chest, hitting his mouth, and causing injuries, including a busted lip and a painful bicep injury.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Elle was also seen whipping her hands in a circle to the music during the awards ceremony.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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This instant camera captures little moments and big occasions on film, which feels a little more special than whipping out an iPhone.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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With their teeth bared in a frozen rictus grin, this couple appears to be hiding a darkness which we are left only to guess at.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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My safety came down to something as simple as hiding my name.—
Ismat Ara,
TIME,
15 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bludgeoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bludgeoning. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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