Truncheon is a type of weapon used by the police and others to beat or control people, particularly during protests or unrest. Some of the synonyms for the word "truncheoned" include bludgeoned, clubbed, beaten, thrashed, walloped, pounded, and bashed. These words all connote a violent, forceful action and indicate the use of a weapon or physical force to subdue someone. While truncheons were once common tools of the police, the use of excessive force is now frowned upon in many countries and prohibited by law in others. As such, compromise, negotiation, and diplomacy are now preferred methods for resolving disputes.