CUDGELED ONE'S BRAINS (ABOUT) Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

cudgeled one's brains (about)

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past tense of cudgel one's brains (about)

as in contemplated

to give serious and careful thought to She cudgeled her brains about why he would make such a risky move.

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