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cannonade

/ˌkæn.əˈneɪd/

Translations

cannonadenoun

cannonades

/ˌkæn.əˈneɪd/

The soldiers took cover during the relentless cannonade that lasted for hours.

Les soldats se sont mis à couvert pendant la canonnade incessante qui a duré des heures.

Additional translations

canonnadeAu figuré, pour une attaque soutenue ou une série de critiques.

Synonyms

cannonadeverb

cannonaded

Past Simple

cannonaded

Past Participle

cannonading

Gerund

/ˌkæn.əˈneɪd/

The enemy forces began to cannonade the fortress at dawn.

Les forces ennemies ont commencé à canonner la forteresse à l'aube.

Additional translations

canonnerAu figuré, pour attaquer ou critiquer vivement et de façon soutenue.

Synonyms

cannonadenoun

A continuous and heavy discharge of artillery, especially during a battle.

The soldiers took cover during the relentless cannonade that lasted for hours.

A sustained and vigorous attack or criticism.

The politician faced a cannonade of questions from the press after the scandal broke.

cannonadeverb

To attack or bombard with artillery fire.

The enemy forces began to cannonade the fortress at dawn.

To criticize or attack verbally in a sustained or aggressive manner.

The politician was cannonaded by the press for his controversial remarks.