Definition of bombard
Verbs
cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
- Synonyms:
- pelt
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throw
propel through the air
throw bombs at or attack with bombs
- Synonyms:
- bomb
- Types:
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carpet bomb
bomb a large area systematically and extensively
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bomb out
make somebody homeless by destroying their houses with bombs
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dive-bomb
bomb from a diving airplane
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glide-bomb
bomb by gliding
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skip-bomb
attack with delayed release bombs
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atom-bomb, nuke
bomb with atomic weapons
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hydrogen-bomb
attack with a hydrogen bomb
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pattern-bomb
bomb in certain patterns
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atomise, atomize, nuke, zap
strike at with firepower or bombs
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letter bomb
send an explosive to
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firebomb
attack with incendiary bombs
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blast, shell
use explosives on
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crump
bombard with heavy shells
address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage
"The governor was bombarded with requests to grant a pardon to the convicted killer"
- Synonyms:
- barrage
Vocabulary Lists for bombard
Common Archaic Words in Shakespeare »(45 words)
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- anon
- belike
- beseech
- betimes
- betwixt

