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Bombarding (noun) means the act of attacking something repeatedly and heavily, whether with weapons or (figuratively) with things like questions or messages. Example: “The relentless bombarding of the city walls finally broke through.”

noun

The act of attacking something repeatedly and heavily, whether with weapons or (figuratively) with things like questions or messages.

"The relentless bombarding of the city walls finally broke through."

"She felt overwhelmed by the constant bombarding of emails every morning."

How to use bombarding

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHitting something again and again, either with weapons or, more loosely, with a flood of anything (questions, messages, criticism).

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: bombardings

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bombarding” mean?

The word “bombarding” means the act of attacking something repeatedly and heavily, whether with weapons or (figuratively) with things like questions or messages. In plain terms, hitting something again and again, either with weapons or, more loosely, with a flood of anything (questions, messages, criticism).

How do you use “bombarding” in a sentence?

Here is “bombarding” used in a sentence: “The relentless bombarding of the city walls finally broke through.”

What part of speech is “bombarding”?

“Bombarding” is a noun.

What is the meaning of bombarding?

"bombarding" (noun) means the act of attacking something repeatedly and heavily, whether with weapons or (figuratively) with things like questions or messages.