Bombarded: meaning, definitions and examples

Use in situations where someone is being attacked with a large number of things, questions, or messages, often persistently.

• She was bombarded with questions at the press conference
• They bombarded him with messages after his announcement

Use when describing being overwhelmed by a large number of items or people arriving all at once, often creating a sense of chaos or excess.

• The shop was flooded with customers during the sale
• My email inbox was flooded with offers

Use in situations where someone is feeling a strong sense of being overpowered by emotions or tasks, often leading to stress or helplessness.

• I felt overwhelmed by the workload
• She was overwhelmed with joy after receiving the news

Use in situations where there is a physical or verbal attack. The word carries a strong negative connotation and implies violence or aggression.

• He was assaulted by an unknown attacker
• The protestors assaulted the officials with insults

Used to describe being overwhelmed with a large amount of something, often used metaphorically for non-physical things like questions or information.

• She felt bombarded with emails and messages all day long
• During the meeting, he was bombarded with questions

This word usually refers to the act of dropping explosives or causing an explosion, and it is often used in a physical or literal sense.

• The city was bombed during the attack
• They planned to bomb the old building for demolition

Often used to describe repeatedly throwing objects at someone or something, usually in a physical sense. Can imply relentless or continuous action.

• The kids pelted each other with snowballs
• The protesters pelted the building with stones

This word is used to describe an aggressive attack, either physically or verbally. It is often used to convey a strong negative action.

• The journalists assailed the politician with difficult questions
• He was assailed by doubts and fears