barrage

³bar·rage

verb \bə-ˈräzh, -ˈräj\

bar·ragedbar·rag·ing

Definition of BARRAGE

transitive verb

: to deliver a barrage against

Examples of BARRAGE

1. <the star athlete was barraged with requests for an autograph>

First Known Use of BARRAGE

1918

Related to BARRAGE

Synonyms: bombard, bomb

Related Words: examine, grill, interrogate, pump, query, question, quiz; debrief; cross-examine; catechize; annoy, harass, hound, pester; flood, inundate

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Other Military Terms

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