Bludgeon
Bludgeon verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
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Castigate and bludgeon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Bludgeon".
Nearby Words: bludgeoned, bludgeoning
Castigate
Castigate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Bludgeon and castigate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bludgeon" instead a verb "Castigate".
Nearby Word: castigating
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