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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    assault attack barrage blitz bombardment cannonade demolish devastate fire hail hammer inundate onslaught pelt pound rake saturate shell shower siege storm strafe strike barrage beset blast deluge harass molest pepper plague rain shower torpedo beset besiege batter bludgeon bruise crush drub humble lambast lacerate maul pummel riddle scourge scorch shatter smite thrash thresh

    Meaning of Bombard

    The primary meaning of the word "bombard" is to attack or bombard something or someone with a large quantity of something, especially missiles, bullets, or criticism.

    Definitions

    • To attack or bombard something or someone with a large quantity of something, especially missiles, bullets, or criticism
    • * To persistently ask or pressure someone with questions, requests, or demands

    Etymology of Bombard

    The word "bombard" has its roots in the 15th-century Old French word "bombarde," which refers to a large-caliber cannon
    The term originated from the Old French word "bombarder," which means to attack with heavy artillery

    Example Uses

    • The city was bombarded with missiles and artillery fire during the war
    • * The politician was bombarded with questions from the press about the scandal
    • * The company's website was bombarded with traffic after the product launch

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    defend protect shield guard safeguard preserve conserve spare save repel repulse withstand resist endure tolerate bear ignore disregard neglect overlook dismiss

    Related Nouns

    assault attack barrage bombardment cannon cannonade catapult howitzer missile mortar projectile rocket shell torpedo artillery battery fortification fortress stronghold trench bunker

    Related Verbs

    attack barrage blast blow bombard cannonade demolish destroy devastate fire hail hammer inundate onslaught pelt pound rake saturate shell shower siege storm strafe strike

    Related Adjectives

    aggressive belligerent hostile militant offensive violent warlike bellicose combative pugnacious truculent antagonistic confrontational contentious disputatious inimical oppositional quarrelsome recalcitrant refractory