Bombarded

Bombarded describes the act of attacking or overwhelming someone or something with a continuous flow of something, such as questions, criticism, information, or physical objects. This can involve a barrage, assault, or relentless attack, intended to overwhelm, influence, or damage the target. The term implies a sustained and intense application, often designed to have a significant impact. The intensity can vary depending on the context. The focus of 'bombarded' is usually to inflict, or to communicate something which results in overwhelming someone or something with sensory information or other inputs. The effect is often to disorient, confuse, or exhaust the recipient.

Bombarded meaning with examples

• The journalist, after the scandalous announcement, was bombarded with questions from eager reporters, each clamoring for a scoop. The sheer volume of inquiries, accusations, and requests for interviews proved to be exhausting, leaving her struggling to respond. The bombardment of questions left her unable to rest.
• The marketing team's website was bombarded with traffic after the viral ad campaign, causing the server to crash repeatedly. The rapid influx of users overwhelmed the system. The constant flow of visits was more than the website could handle, demonstrating the power of advertising to overload infrastructure.
• During the intense debate, the politician was bombarded with attacks from opponents, challenging his every statement. The relentless criticism and accusations from opposing sides of the stage, with the audience booing and the opponents yelling across the stage. The intense level of questioning left him defensive.
• As the war waged on, the city was constantly bombarded with artillery fire, causing widespread destruction and casualties. The explosions and the hail of projectiles, was constant. The continuous barrage of shells decimated the city's defenses and inflicted severe damage on civilian populations.
• After expressing a controversial opinion online, the user was bombarded with hateful comments and threats, making them withdraw from social media. The stream of negativity overwhelmed the poster, and the sheer volume of online abuse left them feeling scared and vulnerable and the negativity kept going.