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Bombardment refers to an attack involving heavy artillery fire or aerial bombing. In literature, such as Ray Bradbury's *Fahrenheit 451*, it illustrates the abrupt end of conflict. The term is rooted in late Middle English and serves as a noun. Commonly used synonyms include "blitz" and "assault," while antonyms like "resist" and "sustain" highlight opposing actions. For clarity, a related term is transcription, which refers to a written copy or record. This guide offers definitions, synonyms, and example sentences for better understanding.
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Bombardment • Definition: 1.To attack or batter with artillery fire 2. to attack with bombs • Synonyms: Blitz and assault • Antonyms: Resist and sustain • Origin: Late middle English • Part of speech: Noun • sentence in text: the bombardment was to all intents and purpose finished, once the jets had sighted their target, alerted their bombardier at five thousand miles an hour; as quick as the whisper of a scythe the war was finished. • My example: While the bombardment was taking place the admiral called Captain Stokes to his side.
transcription • definition: A transcript; copy • Synonyms: Pattern and similarity • Antonyms: Original and source • Origin: Latin • Part of speech: noun • Sentence in text: • My example: The teacher made a transcription of the boys homework because he lost it.