cudgels

[US]/ˈkʌdʒəlz/
[UK]/ˈkʌdʒəlz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.sticks or clubs used as weapons

Phrases & Collocations

cudgels and clubs

cudgels of war

cudgels in hand

wielding cudgels

cudgels and swords

cudgels of justice

cudgels for peace

cudgels of power

cudgels in battle

cudgels of fate

Example Sentences

he picked up the cudgels to defend his friend.

the villagers took up cudgels against the invaders.

she raised the cudgels in protest against the unfair treatment.

in times of crisis, people often take up cudgels for their rights.

the activists took up cudgels to fight for environmental justice.

he was known to take up cudgels on behalf of the underprivileged.

taking up cudgels is a sign of strong leadership.

they took up cudgels to challenge the unjust laws.

when the community was threatened, they took up cudgels together.

he always takes up cudgels for those who cannot defend themselves.

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