bombing

Pronunciation: /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an attack by dropping bombs
  2. noun the use of bombs for sabotage; a tactic frequently used by terrorists
  3. verb throw bombs at or attack with bombs

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Synonyms

bombardment

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
attack
Narrower (hyponyms)
carpet bombing, bombing run

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