1. the act of hitting someone or something repeatedly with a heavy object
2. harsh or relentless criticism or attack
Usage: figurative

1. present participle of bludgeon: hitting repeatedly with a heavy object
2. present participle of bludgeon: forcing someone to do something through pressure or threats
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The detective found evidence of a brutal bludgeoning at the crime scene.
• The candidate faced a bludgeoning from the media over his past statements.
• He was bludgeoning the door with a hammer to break it down.
• The coach was bludgeoning the team with criticism after their poor performance.
• The victim showed signs of severe bludgeoning with a blunt instrument.
• Politicians were bludgeoning their opponents with negative advertisements.
• The protesters were bludgeoning the government with demands for change.