Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
barrage
noun
/bəˈräzh/
Definition
A concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area.
Examples
- The soldiers advanced under the cover of a barrage.
- After the announcement, she faced a barrage of questions from the reporters.
Meaning
The term ‘barrage’ can refer to a military tactic involving a heavy, continuous fire of artillery or to an overwhelming number of questions or criticisms directed at someone.
Synonyms
- bombardment
- onslaught
- attack
- gunfire
- fusillade
