barrage

7 synonyms for barrage, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A sudden, heavy, and continuous stream of something, especially words, questions, or gunfire.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

battery

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

bombardment

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

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Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A sudden, heavy, and continuous stream of something, especially words, questions, or gunfire.

“The politician faced a barrage of questions from reporters after the announcement.”

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2. verb

To attack or overwhelm with a continuous stream of something.

“Fans barraged the band's social media with requests for a reunion tour.”

bombard

How to use barrage

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a barrage of questions a barrage of criticism an artillery barrage

Etymology

Borrowed from French barrage ("barrier"), related to barrier, around 1859.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “barrage” mean?

The word “barrage” means a sudden, heavy, and continuous stream of something, especially words, questions, or gunfire. In plain terms, an intense, nonstop flood of something — questions, criticism, gunfire, or similar.

How do you pronounce “barrage”?

“Barrage” is pronounced BA-rahzh (/bəˈɹɑʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “barrage” in a sentence?

Here is “barrage” used in a sentence: “The politician faced a barrage of questions from reporters after the announcement.”

What part of speech is “barrage”?

Depending on how it is used, “barrage” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “barrage” come from?

The word “barrage” dates back to around 1859 and comes from French. Borrowed from French barrage ("barrier"), related to barrier, around 1859.

Is “barrage” a common word?

“Barrage” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “barrage” have?

“Barrage” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sudden, heavy, and continuous stream of something, especially words, questions, or gunfire.

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