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/.

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.

Top Common Misspellings for BLUDGEON *

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Other Common Misspellings for BLUDGEON

• bludged
• bludgeonar
• blugeeon
• bludgion
• bludginn
• Bluderon
• Bludwot

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

• bludgeoner,
• Bledsoe,
• blodgett,
• blades.

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