bombard sb with sth
— phrasal verb with bombard /bɒmˈbɑːd/
/bɑːmˈbɑːrd/ verb [T] Definition
› to direct so many things at someone, especially to ask them so many questions, that they find it difficult to deal with them: The children bombarded her with questions.Questioning people and asking questions in generalCuriositySuspecting and questioning
(Definition of bombard sb with sth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- badger verb
- cross-question verb
- debrief verb
- enquiry noun
- grilling noun
- inquirer noun
- interrogate verb
- interview noun
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