Barraged: meaning, definitions and examples
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barraged
[ bərˈæʤd ]
intense attack
To barrage means to bombard someone or something with an overwhelming amount of things, often in a very forceful manner. It is commonly used to describe a situation where a person is swamped with a torrent of questions or opinions. In a military context, to barrage involves attacking with artillery or other weaponry to suppress or destroy the enemy. This term can also be used metaphorically to describe an emotional or verbal onslaught.
Synonyms
assailed, besieged, bombarded, overwhelmed.
Examples of usage
- The journalist was barraged with questions after the speech.
- The neighborhood was barraged by heavy rain during the storm.
- The team was barraged by criticism following their disappointing performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "barraged" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bombardeado
🇮🇳 बमबारी किया गया
🇩🇪 bombardiert
🇮🇩 dihujani
🇺🇦 обстріляний
🇵🇱 zbombardowany
🇯🇵 爆撃された
🇫🇷 bombardé
🇪🇸 bombardeado
🇹🇷 bombardıman yapılmış
🇰🇷 포격당한
🇸🇦 مُقَصِف
🇨🇿 bombardován
🇸🇰 bombardovaný
🇨🇳 轰炸的
🇸🇮 bombardiran
🇮🇸 skotinn
🇰🇿 бомбалаған
🇬🇪 ბომბარდირებული
🇦🇿 bombardman
🇲🇽 bombardeado
Etymology
The term 'barrage' originated from the French word 'barrages', which means 'a barrier'. It was first used in a military context during the early 19th century to describe a system of fortifications. The word took on its modern meaning in the early 20th century during World War I, where it referred to a concentrated artillery fire aimed at preventing the enemy from advancing. Over time, the usage of 'barrage' expanded beyond the military domain to encompass general uses, including areas such as media, politics, and everyday interpersonal communication, reflecting the overwhelming nature of demands or attacks one might face.