Synonyms for

Bombings

Verb / ˈbɑ:mɪŋz / Another word for bombings — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the act of exploding a bomb, especially one that is used to cause damage or destruction

Synonyms & similar words

flushit bombard fail bombardment bomb pass flunk bombing explosions attacks blasts strikes outrages onslaughts offensives raids assaults onslaughts invasions incursions offensives blitzes bombardments shelling fire campaigns actions operations

Synonyms by register

Formal

shellings bombardments explosions

Informal

blasts blow-ups

Literary

incendiary assaults fiery assaults

Antonyms

creations constructions builds developments peace tranquility

Common collocations

  • air bombings
  • terrorist bombings
  • suicide bombings
  • bombings campaign
  • bombings occur
  • bombings injured
  • bombings killed

Word family

noun bombing
verb bomb
adjective bombastic
adverb bombastically

Usage note

The term 'bombings' refers to the act or instance of dropping bombs. It is often used in contexts of warfare, terrorism, or conflict.

Example sentences

  1. The bombings in the city caused a lot of damage.
  2. The government is trying to prevent bombings from happening.
  3. The news reported on the recent bombings in the area.
  4. Many people were injured in the bombings.
  5. The police are investigating the bombings.

Quotes

  • We have no way of knowing, of course, why the bombings have increased in frequency and intensity during the past few weeks.
  • Bombings have been commonplace in Iraq since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, but later they became even more frequent.
  • It is not just the loss of life and the bombings and the explosions and the attacks.

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