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Synonyms of bludge

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Another word for bludge is doddle. Other synonyms of bludge are freeload, sponge, shirk, idle and laze.

Synonyms and similar words for bludge

nounEasy work, especially a subject at school that requires little effort.

verbTo not earn one's keep, to live off someone else or off welfare when one could be working.

  • freeloadTo exploit the generosity of others without giving anything in return.
  • sponge

verbTo avoid one's responsibilities; to leave it to others to perform duties that one is expected to...

verbTo do nothing, to be idle, especially when there is work to be done.

verbTo take some benefit and give nothing in return.

Meaning of bludge

  1. noun The act of bludging.
  2. noun Easy work, especially a subject at school that requires little effort.
  3. verb To live off the earnings of a prostitute.

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Questions about synonyms of bludge

What is another word for bludge?
Bludge has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as doddle, freeload, sponge, shirk, idle, laze, lounge and cadge.
What does bludge mean?
Bludge means the act of bludging.

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