Algeria stands with the people of Palestine in the face of Israeli indiscriminate bombardments.
Source: tatoeba (12101892)
Bombardments
Synonyms for "bombardments" (9 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: artillery attack, barrage, information flood, international-law review, legal evaluation.
- Sentence evidence is available for bombardments, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "bombardments".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "bombardments"
Keep "bombardments" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "bombardments" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "bombardments", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "bombardments" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesarmed conflictcombat operationcommunication strategyinformation disseminationmass communicationmilitary action
More specific
6 entriesadvertising bombardmentair bombardmentartillery bombardmentemail bombardmentnaval bombardmentsocial media bombardment
Collocations
6 entriesair bombardmentartillery bombardmentmass bombardmentnaval bombardmentsustained bombardmenturban bombardment
Derivations
3 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Thousands of Gazans died during the massive Israeli bombardments including children, mothers, and grandmothers.
Source: tatoeba (12103420)
The new topographical data shows a more complex moon than previously thought, one bombarded by two distinct populations of asteroids or comets in its turbulent early history. The record of those ancient bombardments, which also pummeled the young Earth, is preserved in the moon's heavily cratered surface.
Source: tatoeba (12278646)
The resolution began by demanding an immediate ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, noting in particular attacks on civilians and bombardments of inhabited areas, urging unimpeded access for international humanitarian relief efforts in the region.
Source: tatoeba (13371103)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "bombardments"?
Closest matches include artillery attack, barrage, information flood, international-law review, legal evaluation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "bombardments"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.