barrages

The word “barrages” has 3 syllables: bar-rag-es

It's pronounced as /ˈbær.ɑːʒɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for barrages?

In the thesaurus, “barrages” has 68 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for barrages along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for barrages

annoys
avalanches
blitzes
blitzkriegs
bombardments
bombards
bombs
broadsides
bursts
cannonades
cataclysms
cataracts
catechizes
cross-examines
currents
debriefs
deluges
discharges
drumbeats
drumfires
earfuls
engulfments
examines
excesses
flood tides
floods
flurries
flushes
fusillades
gluts
grills
gushes
hails
harasses
hounds
interrogates
inundates
inundations
outbursts
outflows
outpourings
overabundances
overages
overflows
overkills
overmuch
oversupplies
pesters
pumps
queries
questions
quizzes
rashes
rivers
salvoes
salvos
showers
spates
storms
streams
superabundances
superfluities
surfeits
surges
surpluses
tides
torrents
volleys

Antonyms for barrages

dribbles
drips
trickles

Meanings of barrages

noun
1. An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
2. A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them.
3. A concentrated discharge of projectile weapons.
4. (by extension) An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.
5. A "next hit wins" contest to determine the winner of a bout in case of a tie.
6. Type of firework containing a mixture of firework types in one single-ignition package.

Example Sentences

The soldiers faced barrages of gunfire as they advanced toward the enemy line.
She ignored the constant barrages of criticism from her coworkers.
The protesters unleashed barrages of chants outside the government building.
During the storm, the coast was hit with barrages of heavy rain and wind.
He responded calmly despite the barrages of questions thrown at him by the reporters.

On this page you'll find 71 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to barrages, such as: annoys, avalanches, blitzes, blitzkriegs, bombardments, bombards, bombs.

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