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Barrage - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A barrage is a concentrated outpouring, such as rapid gunfire or a flood of questions. It can also refer to an artificial barrier built across a river to control water flow.

barrage

/bəˈrɑːʒ/ /ˈbærɑːʒ/

Definition:

A concentrated outpouring, as of questions, criticism, or gunfire.

Synonyms:

bombardment, deluge, flood, volley

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

trickle, scarcity

Common Collocations:

barrage of questions, artillery barrage, verbal barrage

Derivatives:

barraged, barraging

Usage Tips:

Use "barrage" for overwhelming quantities, like criticism or attacks; avoid for slow or minor flows.

Common Phrases:

barrage of insults, under a barrage of fire

Etymology:

From French "barrage," meaning barrier or dam; extended to intense attacks or criticism in English.

Examples:

  • 1. The soldiers faced a relentless barrage of enemy fire.
  • 2. Reporters directed a barrage of questions at the politician after the scandal broke.
  • 3. She endured a constant barrage of complaints from her neighbors about the noise.
  • 4. The team’s defense struggled against the opponent’s offensive barrage in the final quarter.

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