bombard
attack with artillery / pester with questions / strike with particles
Transitive Verb
past: bombardedpp: bombardeding: bombarding
This term evokes a sense of overwhelming volume and relentless pressure. Whether the attack is physical, verbal, or scientific, the core image is a continuous stream of projectiles or inquiries hitting a target without pause, leaving the recipient little room to react or recover. In social or professional contexts, it carries a negative connotation of harassment or intrusion, suggesting that the target is being besieged by demands. In scientific contexts, the term is neutral and technical, describing the precise direction of particles toward a specimen.
Meanings
Transitive Verb
[~ someone with something]
To attack a person or place continuously with questions, requests, or criticisms.
"The reporters continued to bombard the senator with questions about the scandal."