bombard

Definition

  • noun: a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
  • verb: to attack (a place) with bombs, large guns, etc.
  • verb: to attack especially with artillery or 'bombers'
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: accelerate, activate, aim at

Examples

  • The city was subjected to aerial 'bombardment'. [=bombs were dropped on the city from airplanes]

  • The car was 'bombarded' by rocks as it drove away from the angry crowd.

  • During the war, 'bombardments' occurred every night.

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