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Meaning of bombardment
The act of attacking or besieging a place with weapons, especially with heavy gunfire or artillery.
Etymology of bombardment
The word "bombardment" comes from the Old French word "bombarder," which is derived from the Latin word "bombus," meaning "a humming or buzzing noise," and the suffix "-ard," which is a suffix used to form nouns indicating a person or thing that performs an action
Historically, the term "bombardment" was used to describe the act of attacking a place with heavy gunfire or artillery, especially during sieges or battles
Synonyms
assault
attack
barrage
barrage fire
battery
blitz
bombard
bombing
broadside
cannonade
crossfire
deluge
barrage
fusillade
hail
invasion
onslaught
pepper
pummel
raid
salvo
shelling
siege
strike
volley
barrage
barrage fire
blast
blitzkrieg
bombardment
broadside
cannonade
fire
fusillade
hail
invasion
offensive
onslaught
pepper
raid
salvo
shelling
siege
strike
Definitions
- The act of bombarding a place, especially with artillery or heavy gunfire
- * A concentrated and intense attack, especially with bombs or artillery
Usage Examples
- The city suffered a heavy bombardment from the enemy's artillery
- * The troops were under constant bombardment from the opposing forces
- * The government faced a barrage of criticism from the media