How Do You Spell BLUDGEON?

Pronunciation: [blˈʌd͡ʒən] (IPA)

The word "bludgeon" is spelled with a "b," "l," "u," "d," "g," "e," and "o," followed by an "n." The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈblʌdʒən/. The "b" makes a voiced bilabial plosive sound /b/, followed by an unvoiced alveolar plosive sound /tʃ/ for the "ch" sound in "dge." The "g" also makes a voiced velar plosive sound /g/, followed by a short vowel sound /ʌ/ for "u." The word ends with a voiced alveolar nasal sound /n/.

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BLUDGEON Meaning and Definition

  1. Bludgeon can be defined as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, a bludgeon refers to a short, heavy club usually made of wood, with one end being thicker and heavier than the other. It is typically used as a weapon for striking or bludgeoning someone in a forceful and brutal manner. The thicker end of the bludgeon ensures that it inflicts significant damage upon impact. Historically, bludgeons have been associated with acts of violence, particularly in combat or criminal activities.

    As a verb, to bludgeon means to strike or beat someone with a bludgeon or a similar heavy instrument. Figuratively, it can also mean to coerce, manipulate, or force someone into doing something through relentless persuasion, intimidation, or pressure, often in a brutal or aggressive manner. In this context, bludgeoning refers to utilizing forceful or relentless means to persuade or manipulate someone towards a particular outcome, even if it disregards their will or interests.

    Overall, bludgeon typically conveys the idea of force, violence, or coercion. It is often used to describe actions or situations where one party exerts dominance, power, or control over another through aggressive or brutal means, either physically or metaphorically.

  2. A short heavy stick.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of BLUDGEON

The word "bludgeon" derives from the Middle English term "bloudegoun" which appeared around the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "blougeon", meaning a short stick or club. The Old French term itself possibly came from a Frankish word, "blōt" or "blōtan", which meant to worship or offer sacrifice. Over time, "bludgeon" evolved to refer specifically to a heavy, thick club used as a weapon.

Similar spelling words for BLUDGEON

Plural form of BLUDGEON is BLUDGEONS

Conjugate verb Bludgeon

CONDITIONAL

I would bludgeon
you would bludgeon
he/she/it would bludgeon
we would bludgeon
they would bludgeon

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be bludgeoning
you would be bludgeoning
he/she/it would be bludgeoning
we would be bludgeoning
they would be bludgeoning

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have bludgeon
you would have bludgeon
he/she/it would have bludgeon
we would have bludgeon
they would have bludgeon

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been bludgeoning
you would have been bludgeoning
he/she/it would have been bludgeoning
we would have been bludgeoning
they would have been bludgeoning

FUTURE

I will bludgeon
you will bludgeon
he/she/it will bludgeon
we will bludgeon
they will bludgeon

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be bludgeoning
you will be bludgeoning
he/she/it will be bludgeoning
we will be bludgeoning
they will be bludgeoning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bludgeoned
you will have bludgeoned
he/she/it will have bludgeoned
we will have bludgeoned
they will have bludgeoned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been bludgeoning
you will have been bludgeoning
he/she/it will have been bludgeoning
we will have been bludgeoning
they will have been bludgeoning

IMPERATIVE

you bludgeon
we let´s bludgeon

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bludgeon

PAST

I bludgeoned
you bludgeoned
he/she/it bludgeoned
we bludgeoned
they bludgeoned

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was bludgeoning
you were bludgeoning
he/she/it was bludgeoning
we were bludgeoning
they were bludgeoning

PAST PARTICIPLE

bludgeoned

PAST PERFECT

I had bludgeoned
you had bludgeoned
he/she/it had bludgeoned
we had bludgeoned
they had bludgeoned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been bludgeoning
you had been bludgeoning
he/she/it had been bludgeoning
we had been bludgeoning
they had been bludgeoning

PRESENT

I bludgeon
you bludgeon
he/she/it bludgeons
we bludgeon
they bludgeon

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am bludgeoning
you are bludgeoning
he/she/it is bludgeoning
we are bludgeoning
they are bludgeoning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

bludgeoning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bludgeoned
you have bludgeoned
he/she/it has bludgeoned
we have bludgeoned
they have bludgeoned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been bludgeoning
you have been bludgeoning
he/she/it has been bludgeoning
we have been bludgeoning
they have been bludgeoning
I would have bludgeoned
we would have bludgeoned
you would have bludgeoned
he/she/it would have bludgeoned
they would have bludgeoned

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