Bludgeon
Bludgeon verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: bludgeoned the door with an iron bar in a senseless act of vandalism
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Synonyms for Bludgeon
Pummel and bludgeon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pummel" instead a verb "Bludgeon".
Nearby Words: bludgeoned, bludgeoning
Pummel
Pummel verb - To strike repeatedly.
Usage example: pummeled the mugger with her fists until help arrived
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Synonyms for Pummel
Bludgeon and pummel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bludgeon" instead a verb "Pummel".
Nearby Words: pummelled, pummelling
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