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Definition bombard in British English

bombard verb

[transitive] verb
/bɒmˈbɑː(r)d/
1

to ask someone so many questions, give them so much information etc that it is difficult for them to deal with it all

Example

She bombarded him with faxes and called his office repeatedly.

Synonyms and related words
ask question demand
2

to attack a place by dropping a lot of bombs on it or firing guns at it for a long time

Synonyms and related words
attack bayonet be bombed out (of something)
2.1

to attack someone or something by hitting them with a lot of objects or by hitting them many times

Example

Part of the sample is then bombarded by electrons.

Example

Protesters bombarded the building with ink, paint, and bottles.

Synonyms and related words
attack assault set on hit smack bludgeon punch thump knock
Definition bombard in British English