# bombarding

/bɑmˈbɑɹdɪŋ/ (US) · /bəmbˈɑːdɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bombarding
Updated: 2026-10-16

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Synonyms

shell, pound, pelt, bomb, blast, batter, Flood

## Usage notes

- Transitive; typically followed by 'with' to name the bombs, questions, or messages.

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