Synonyms for

Bombardment

Verb / bɑ:ˈmbɑ:rdmʌnt / Another word for bombardment — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A continuous attack with bombs, shells, or other missiles.

Synonyms & similar words

battery bombing outpouring onslaught shelling barrage barragefire attack barrage onslaught offensive assault bombing shelling fire cannonade blitz blitzkrieg strike raid onslaught onslaught bombard

Synonyms by register

Formal

assault onslaught barrage fusillade

Informal

pounding attack bombing

Literary

hail storm

Antonyms

ceasefire respite truce calm peace quiet lull

Common collocations

  • heavy bombardment
  • artillery bombardment
  • aerial bombardment
  • intense bombardment
  • continuous bombardment
  • bombardment of the city
  • bombardment of enemy positions

Word family

noun bombardment
verb bombard
adjective bombarding

Usage note

Often used in military contexts to describe sustained artillery or aerial attacks. Can also be used metaphorically for a continuous stream of questions or criticism.

Example sentences

  1. The city was under constant bombardment during the war.
  2. The bombardment caused a lot of damage to the buildings.
  3. The enemy troops suffered heavy casualties from the bombardment.
  4. The bombardment of the coast began at dawn.
  5. The sound of the bombardment could be heard for miles.

Quotes

  • The bombardment was like a symphony of destruction.
  • Nothing can withstand the relentless bombardment of artillery.
  • The bombardment was so intense, it felt like the end of the world.

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