bludgeoner

/ˈblʌdʒənər/
noun
  1. A person who attacks or beats someone with a bludgeon or heavy object.
    • In the old story, the bludgeoner was a highwayman who robbed travelers.
    • The police arrested the bludgeoner after the assault.
    • The victim described the bludgeoner as tall and masked.
  2. A person who forces or bullies others into doing something.
    • The boss was a known bludgeoner who intimidated his employees.
    • She refused to be a bludgeoner and instead used gentle persuasion.
    • The political bludgeoner silenced all opposition with threats.
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