fusillade

• Sustantivo que denota una descarga rápida y continua de disparos de armas de fuego, o un flujo repentino y abundante de algo, como preguntas o críticas.

A noun referring to a rapid, continuous discharge of firearms or a sudden outburst of something, such as questions or criticism.

1. Rapid gunfireC1formal

   A rapid, continuous discharge of firearms or artillery.

   descarga cerrada

   • The soldiers were met with a fusillade of bullets as they advanced.
   • A sudden fusillade erupted from the enemy trenches.
   • The sound of the fusillade echoed through the valley.

   Sinónimosbarrageburstcannonadehailsalvoshowervolley

2. Rapid series of questions or criticismsC2formal

   A rapid, continuous series of questions, criticisms, or attacks.

   Ráfaga de preguntas o críticas

   • The journalist faced a fusillade of questions from the press.
   • The politician was subjected to a fusillade of criticism after the scandal.
   • She endured a fusillade of complaints from the angry customers.

   Sinónimosbarragehailonslaughtsalvostreamtorrentvolley

• Verbo que significa disparar una rápida serie de tiros o proyectiles, o someter a alguien a una rápida serie de preguntas, críticas o golpes.

A verb meaning to discharge a rapid series of shots or projectiles, or to subject someone to a rapid series of questions, criticisms, or blows.

1. To shoot rapidlyC2formal

   To fire a series of shots simultaneously or in rapid succession.

   fusilar

   • The soldiers fusilladed the enemy position from the ridge.
   • The troops were ordered to fusillade the advancing forces.
   • They fusilladed the fortress walls with cannon fire.

   Sinónimosbarrageenfiladepepperrakestrafevolley

2. To bombard with questions or criticismC2formal

   To subject someone to a rapid series of questions, criticisms, or attacks.

   fusilar a preguntas

   • The reporters fusilladed the politician with tough questions.
   • The audience fusilladed the speaker with complaints.
   • She was fusilladed by criticism after her controversial statement.

   Sinónimosassailattackbarragebombardpeltpeppershower