Barrage ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Barrage ( noun )

1. A heavy curtain of artillery fire.
2. A large number of criticisms or complaints.

Origin:

French, from barrer "to bar" + -age.

Examples:

1. The enemy was caught in a barrage of bullets.
2. She was hit by a barrage of questions from the reporters.
3. The company faced a barrage of lawsuits.
4. The city was hit by a barrage of missiles.
5. The singer was overwhelmed by the barrage of adulation from her fans.

(As a verb)

Barrage ( verb )

1. A heavy curtain of artillery fire.
2. A large number of criticisms or complaints.

Origin:

French, from barrer "to bar" + -age.

Examples:

1. The enemy was caught in a barrage of bullets.
2. She was hit by a barrage of questions from the reporters.
3. The company faced a barrage of lawsuits.
4. The city was hit by a barrage of missiles.
5. The singer was overwhelmed by the barrage of adulation from her fans.