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bombard

verb [T]
 
 
/bɒmˈbɑːd/ US  /bɑːmˈbɑːrd/

Definition

to attack a place with continuous shooting or bombs: The troops bombarded the city, killing and injuring hundreds.Detonation and bombardment bombardment
 
 
/-mənt/ noun [C or U]
aerial bombardmentDetonation and bombardment
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