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Meaning of the word bombard in English

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bombard

US /bɑːmˈbɑːrd/
UK /bɑːmˈbɑːrd/
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Verb

1.

to attack a place with bombs or heavy gunfire

Example:
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The enemy began to bombard the city with artillery.
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They continued to bombard the fortress for days.
Synonym:
shellpummelstrafebarrageassault
2.

to direct a continuous flow of questions, criticisms, or information at someone

Example:
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The reporters began to bombard the politician with questions.
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My inbox was bombarded with emails after the announcement.
Synonym:
overwhelminundatedelugefloodbarrage
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