bombard

• Nom désignant une grande chalemie, instrument de musique à vent de la famille des chalemies, servant de basse.

A noun referring to a large shawm, which is the bass member of the shawm family of musical instruments.

1. Musical instrumentC2formal

   A large shawm, which is the bass member of the shawm family of woodwind instruments.

   Bombarde (instrument de musique)

   • The bombard produces a deep, resonant sound in the ensemble.
   • He played the bombard in the traditional folk band.
   • The bombard's rich tone filled the concert hall.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'attaquer ou de submerger quelqu'un ou quelque chose par un flux continu de questions, d'informations ou d'objets.

A verb used to indicate the act of attacking or overwhelming someone or something with a continuous flow of questions, information, or objects.

1. Attack with bombsB2formal

   To attack a place or target with bombs, shells, or other explosive devices.

   Bombarder

   • The enemy forces bombarded the city for hours.
   • The artillery bombarded the enemy positions.
   • The air force bombarded the strategic targets.

   Synonymesassaultattackbatterblitzbombpoundshellstrafe

   Antonymesdefendprotectshield

2. Overwhelm with questions or informationB2informal

   To subject someone to a continuous flow of questions, information, or requests.

   Submerger de questions ou d'informations

   • The reporters bombarded the politician with questions.
   • She bombarded him with emails about the project.
   • The customer service team was bombarded with complaints.

   Synonymesassailbarragebesiegedelugefloodinundateoverwhelmpeltsnowswamp

   Antonymesignoreneglectspare

3. Overwhelm with stimuliB2informal

   To subject someone to a continuous flow of sensory input, such as sounds, images, or messages.

   Submerger de stimuli

   • The city bombards you with advertisements everywhere you look.
   • The children were bombarded with loud music at the party.
   • Social media bombards users with constant notifications.

   Synonymesassailbesiegedelugeengulffloodinundateoverwhelmpeltsaturateswamp