bombard
US /bɑːmˈbɑːrd/
UK /bɑːmˈbɑːrd/
1.
bombardear, cañonear
to attack a place with bombs or heavy gunfire
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The enemy began to bombard the city with artillery.
El enemigo comenzó a bombardear la ciudad con artillería.
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They continued to bombard the fortress for days.
Continuaron bombardeando la fortaleza durante días.
2.
bombardear, acosar
to direct a continuous flow of questions, criticisms, or information at someone
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The reporters began to bombard the politician with questions.
Los reporteros comenzaron a bombardear al político con preguntas.
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My inbox was bombarded with emails after the announcement.
Mi bandeja de entrada fue bombardeada con correos electrónicos después del anuncio.