barrage - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

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a large amount of something all at once, like a lot of criticism or questionsa large amount of something all at once, like a lot of criticism or questions

Examples

The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.
He received a barrage of criticism after his statement.
The customer service team dealt with a barrage of complaints.

Synonyms

outpouring onslaught bombardment

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Plural

barrages

1

a large amount of something all at once, like a lot of criticism or questions

The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.
He received a barrage of criticism after his statement.
The customer service team dealt with a barrage of complaints.
She struggled to answer the barrage of emails in her inbox.
A barrage of advertisements filled the television screen.

Synonyms:

outpouring onslaught bombardment

2

a continuous, concentrated attack using artillery to cover a wide area rather than aim at a single target

The troops advanced under a constant barrage of enemy fire.
The battlefield was covered in smoke after the artillery barrage.
Planes launched a barrage to weaken enemy defenses.
Soldiers waited for the barrage to stop before moving forward.
The surprise barrage caught the opposing forces unprepared.

Synonyms:

shelling battery barrage fire bombardment