bludgeon
Blunt striking weapon
A bludgeon is a short, heavy club used as a weapon.
To bludgeon someone is to beat them with such an object, or more broadly, to attack with brutal force.
Figuratively, to bludgeon is to coerce through relentless pressure: He bludgeoned them into accepting his terms.
The word suggests crude, overwhelming force rather than finesse.
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- pummelStrike repeatedly with fists
- batterUncooked cake mixture
- thrashBeat violently or defeat utterly
pound · clobber · assault · smash · bash · wallop · slam · whack
Organization with membership
- maceBludgeon with flanged head
- truncheonShort thick stick
- nightstickPolice impact weapon
- shillelaghIrish wooden club-cane
blackjack · cosh · sap · baton · billy club · morning star · maul · flail
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
thrash · pound · clobber · assault · smash · bash · wallop · slam · whack · buffet
club
Organization with membership
- maceBludgeon with flanged head
- truncheonShort thick stick
- nightstickPolice impact weapon
shillelagh · blackjack · cosh · sap · baton · billy club · morning star · maul · flail · quarterstaff
browbeat
Intimidate through pressure
strong-arm · pressure · intimidate · badger · hound · dragoon · railroad · force · cow · domineer