Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cudgelled
verb
/ˈkʌdʒ.əld/
Definition
To strike or beat with a cudgel; to assault or criticize with forceful words or actions.
Examples
- The soldier was cudgelled by the enemy during the ambush.
- She felt cudgelled by the harsh comments made by her peers.
Meaning
Cudgelled refers to the act of being hit or attacked with a heavy stick or metaphorically facing harsh criticism.
Synonyms
- Beaten
- Pounded
- Assaulted
- Attacked
- Criticized
