Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pistol-whipped
verb
/ˈpɪstəl wɪpt/
Definition
To strike someone with a pistol, typically during a robbery or violent confrontation.
Examples
- The robber pistol-whipped the store clerk before making his escape.
- He was pistol-whipped during the incident, leaving him severely shaken.
Meaning
The act of using a firearm as a blunt object to hit someone, often to intimidate or subdue them.
Synonyms
- Assaulted
- Attacked
- Struck
