bombard

/bəmbˈɑːd/

/bɑmˈbɑɹd/

to bombard

MAIN VERB

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

synonyms : bomb

direct high energy particles or radiation against

to continuously expose someone to something, such as information, questions, or criticisms

synonyms : barrage

cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile

synonyms : pelt

Bombard

a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family

synonyms : bombardon

Examples

1. We just bombarded this poor guy with a bunch of random things.

2. A day earlier comes an audacious attack: the Battleship Malaya and Battlecruiser Renown bombard the harbor at Genoa.

3. Orban's bombard measured 27 feet in length.

4. Actually, by the 20th Mackensen’s forces were bombarding the fortress itself.