Definitions by Amoggus

Cudgel 

As a noun:
1. Any short, heavy stick suitable as a weapon; a club
2. A verbal tactic used to silence someone

As a verb:
1. To hit something or someone, as with a cudgel
2. To make somebody shut up with a shocking, confusing or intimidating remark

"That manipulative asshole uses my sexual history as a cudgel when I catch him flirting with other women!"

"We know the church has used the accusation of witchcraft to cudgel criticism in the past."

"Boy, if you don't put your phone away at the dinner table I will cudgel you with it!"

Cudgel by Amoggus August 13, 2024

Cudgel 

As a noun:
1. Any short, heavy stick suitable as a weapon; a club
2. A verbal tactic used to silence someone

As a verb:
1. To hit something or someone, as with a cudgel
2. To make somebody shut up with a shocking, confusing or intimidating remark

"That manipulative asshole uses my sexual history as a cudgel when I catch him flirting with other women!"

"We know the church has used accusations of witchcraft in the past to cudgel criticism."

"Boy, if you don't put your phone away at the dinner table I will cudgel you with it!"

Cudgel by Amoggus August 13, 2024