Meaning & use

bombardment

noun·Academic

A sustained attack using bombs, shells, or other explosive weapons fired from a distance.

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The city endured weeks of bombardment before the ceasefire was finally announced.

She felt overwhelmed by a constant bombardment of emails throughout the workday.

A note on using this word

Bombardment is often used figuratively for an overwhelming number of messages, questions, or criticisms, not only military attacks.

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