BOMBARDMENT

(noun) an attack by dropping bombs
synonyms : bombing
The army succeeded in the bombardment of the city. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) the act (or an instance) of subjecting a body or substance to the impact of high-energy particles (as electrons or alpha rays)
Particle bombardment is a commonly used method for the genetic transformation of plants and other organisms. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
"they laid down a barrage in front of the advancing troops", "the shelling went on for hours without pausing"
synonyms : barrage , barrage fire , battery , shelling
(noun) the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
"a barrage of questions", "a bombardment of mail complaining about his mistake"
synonyms : barrage , onslaught , outpouring
He was unfazed by the onslaught of questions. -added by naila_inlas

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