What is another word for pistol-whip?
Pronunciation: [pˈɪstə͡lwˈɪp] (IPA) 
"Pistol-whip" refers to an act of hitting someone with the handle of a pistol. This violent action is not acceptable in any situation, and it is important to use non-violent ways to resolve conflicts. There are many synonyms for the term pistol-whip that can be used in place of the term to describe a physical assault without mentioning the weapon. These include words such as beat, bash, bludgeon, strike, club, and hit. Using these alternate words can still convey the violent nature of the act but without encouraging or promoting the use of firearms in any context.
