Word
bombarding
Phoneticsbom·bard·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/bɑmˈbɑɹdɪŋ/
UK/bəmbˈɑːdɪŋ/
Definition
v. to hit something again and again with bombs or heavy weapons. You also use it when people send you too many questions, calls, or messages at once.
v. present participle of 'bombard'; refers to attacking repeatedly with artillery or bombs, or, figuratively, overwhelming someone with a dense stream of questions, messages, or criticism.
Examples
“They are bombarding us with questions today.”
“The charity is bombarding donors with daily emails asking for more money.”
“After the report aired, rival outlets kept bombarding the mayor's office with calls, turning a routine press inquiry into a siege that left staff unable to do normal work.”
Examples
simple
“They are bombarding us with questions today.”
contextual
“The charity is bombarding donors with daily emails asking for more money.”
complex
“After the report aired, rival outlets kept bombarding the mayor's office with calls, turning a routine press inquiry into a siege that left staff unable to do normal work.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “bombarding” in context.
Verb
01. bombard base
“Rebel fighters bombarded the military base just after midnight.”
verb + noun
02. bombard city
“During the war, enemy forces bombarded the city for several weeks.”
verb + noun
03. bombard position
“Artillery units bombarded enemy positions along the river.”
verb + noun
04. bombard with messages
“Fans bombarded the singer with messages after the concert.”
verb + prep + noun
05. bombard with missiles
“Drones bombarded the depot with missiles early this morning.”
verb + prep + noun
06. bombard with questions
“Reporters bombarded the minister with questions after the speech.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
07. constantly bombard
“The news channel constantly bombards viewers with breaking updates.”
adv + verb
08. heavily bombard
“Enemy guns heavily bombarded the town for three nights in a row.”
adv + verb
09. be bombarded with calls
“Our office was bombarded with calls after the product recall.”
10. bombard someone with messages
“When tickets went on sale, fans bombarded the band with messages.”
11. bombard someone with questions
“After the announcement, journalists bombarded him with questions.”
12. heavily bombard enemy positions
“Artillery heavily bombarded enemy positions before the ground attack.”
Usage
Transitive; typically followed by 'with' to name the bombs, questions, or messages.
Synonyms
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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