bomb (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /bɒm/

Definition

An explosive weapon or device designed to detonate and cause destruction, often used in warfare or acts of terrorism.

Examples

• The police safely defused the bomb before it could explode.

• During the war, many cities suffered from aerial bomb attacks.

• Security forces found a suspicious package that turned out to be a fake bomb.

How to Use bomb

bomb (something) (verb)

To drop bombs on a target. — "The air force bombed enemy positions."

bomb out (phrasal verb)

To fail completely or be eliminated from a competition. — "Our team bombed out in the first round of the tournament."

bomb down (phrasal verb)

To move very quickly downwards. — "The skateboarder bombed down the steep hill."

Synonyms of bomb

Words with a similar meaning to bomb:

• explosive
• grenade
• mine
• missile

Antonyms of bomb

Words with the opposite meaning to bomb:

• shield
• defense

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