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bombard

/bɒmˈbɑːrd/
bom · bard bɒm · ˈbɑːrd
English Definition
v. to attack continuously with bombs or words
中文释义
轰炸
Significado en Español
bombardear
한국어 뜻
폭격하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ném bom
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Example Sentence

Reporters bombarded the actor with questions.

记者们向这位演员抛出了一连串问题。

Synonyms
attack shell pelt
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “bombard”:

  1. A soothe
  2. B comfort
  3. C calm
  4. D assault
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D — assault. “bombard” means v. to attack continuously with bombs or words

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The soldiers began to ______ the old stone fortress with cannon fire.

  1. A protect
  2. B shield
  3. C defend
  4. D bombard
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D — bombard. “bombard” means v. to attack continuously with bombs or words

Common questions about “bombard”

What does “bombard” mean?

bombard — v. to attack continuously with bombs or words. In Chinese: 轰炸.

How do you pronounce “bombard”?

bombard is pronounced /bɒmˈbɑːrd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: bom · bard.

How do you use “bombard” in a sentence?

Reporters bombarded the actor with questions. (记者们向这位演员抛出了一连串问题。)

What are synonyms for “bombard”?

attack, shell, pelt — all close in meaning to bombard (v. to attack continuously with bombs or words).

Is “bombard” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. bombard appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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