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bludgeon

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

bludgeon

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

bludgeon is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, bludgeon is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbludgeon

1noun
  • A short, heavy club, often of wood, which is thicker or loaded at one end.

    Example: "We smashed the radio with a steel bludgeon."

1verb
  • To strike or hit with something hard, usually on the head; to club.

    Example: "The apprehended rioter was bludgeoned to death."

  • To coerce someone, as if with a bludgeon.

    Example: "Their favorite method was bludgeoning us with the same old arguments in favor of their opinions."

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