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barrage

The word “barrage” has 2 syllables: bar-rage

It's pronounced as /ˈbɑːrɑːʒ/

What is synonym and antonym for barrage?

In the thesaurus, “barrage” has 81 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for barrage along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for barrage

  • annoy
  • assault
  • attack
  • avalanche
  • battery
  • blast
  • blitz
  • blitzkrieg
  • bomb
  • bombard
  • bombardment
  • broadside
  • burst
  • cannonade
  • cataclysm
  • cataract
  • catechize
  • cross-examine
  • crossfire
  • current
  • curtain of fire
  • debrief
  • deluge
  • discharge
  • drumbeat
  • drumfire
  • earful
  • enfilade
  • engulfment
  • examine
  • excess
  • fire
  • flood
  • flood tide
  • flurry
  • flush
  • fusillade
  • glut
  • grill
  • gunfire
  • gush
  • hail
  • harass
  • hound
  • interrogate
  • inundate
  • inundation
  • mass
  • onslaught
  • outburst
  • outflow
  • outpouring
  • overabundance
  • overage
  • overflow
  • overkill
  • overmuch
  • oversupply
  • pester
  • plethora
  • pump
  • query
  • question
  • quiz
  • rain
  • rash
  • river
  • salvo
  • shelling
  • shower
  • spate
  • storm
  • stream
  • superabundance
  • superfluity
  • surfeit
  • surge
  • surplus
  • tide
  • torrent
  • volley

Antonyms for barrage

Meanings of barrage

  • noun
    1. An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
    2. A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them.
    3. A concentrated discharge of projectile weapons.
    4. (by extension) An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.
    5. A "next hit wins" contest to determine the winner of a bout in case of a tie.
    6. Type of firework containing a mixture of firework types in one single-ignition package.
  • verb
    1. To direct a barrage at.

Example Sentences

  • The city endured a barrage of artillery fire throughout the night.
  • She faced a barrage of questions from the reporters.
  • A sudden barrage of criticism overwhelmed the new manager.
  • The team launched a barrage of attacks against their opponents.
  • He tried to remain calm despite the barrage of insults.

On this page you'll find 85 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to barrage, such as: annoy, assault, attack, avalanche, battery, blast, blitz.

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