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bombard

verb

/bɒmˈbɑːrd/

Meaning

to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces

Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.

bombard someone with questions

attack, assault, barrage, pelt, overwhelm

defend, protect, shield

bombard someone with, bombard city, bombard position, bombard area

to leave something, especially property or money, to someone in a will

To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.

to burn a dead body to ashes as a funeral rite

to speak very softly or quietly, often to avoid being overheard

to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way

to cut with or as if with scissors