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Bombarding: meaning, definitions and examples

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bombarding

 

[ bษ™mหˆbรคrdiNG ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military action

Bombarding refers to the act of attacking a target with artillery, bombs, or other explosive devices. This term is often used in a military context and implies an intense and sustained attack over a period of time. Bombardment can occur from land, air, or naval forces and is typically aimed at destroying or disabling enemy positions or infrastructure. It is also used metaphorically in other contexts, such as being bombarded with questions or information.

Synonyms

assault, attack, bombardment, bombing, shelling.

Examples of usage

  • The troops began bombarding the enemy's stronghold.
  • The city was bombarded for several days during the war.
  • News outlets bombarded audiences with updates on the crisis.
  • Students felt bombarded with homework after the weekend.

Translations

Translations of the word "bombarding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bombardeando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฎเคฌเคพเคฐเฅ€ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bombardierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengeboman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะผะฑะฐั€ะดัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bombardowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ˆ†ๆ’ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bombardement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bombardeo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bombardฤฑman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํญ๊ฒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุตู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bombardovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bombardovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฐ็‚ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bombardiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกrรกs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะผะฑะฐะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bombardman

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bombardeo

Etymology

The term 'bombarding' originates from the Middle French word 'bombarder', which itself comes from the Latin 'bombarda', meaning 'a primitive cannon or a device for throwing bombs'. The term has evolved over centuries to describe various forms of aerial or artillery assaults. 'Bombarding' first entered the English language around the early 15th century, primarily associated with sieges and military engagements where enemies would rain down explosive projectiles upon fortified positions. Over time, its usage expanded beyond military contexts to describe any overwhelming or concentrated attack, including figurative attacks such as an overwhelming influx of information or queries. This broadening of meaning illustrates the flexibility and adaptability of the English language in borrowing and evolving terms from military origins into everyday use.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,251, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.