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bombing

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/ˈbɑːmɪŋ/ · bom-bing

The act of attacking a place with bombs.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of attacking a place with bombs.

کسی جگہ پر بم پھینکنے کا عمل۔

بمباری

bombari

Synonyms

airstrikeattackraidفضائی حملہحملہچڑھائی

Antonyms

peacekeepingdefenseprotectionامن قائم کرنادفاعحفاظت

Common Collocations

  • military bombing
  • car bombing
  • strategic bombing

Example Sentences

The bombing of the city caused significant destruction.

شہر کی بمباری نے بڑے پیمانے پر تباہی مچائی۔

Sheher ki bombari ne bade paimane par tabahi machai.

Reports of civilian casualties from the bombing are concerning.

بمباری سے شہریوں کی ہلاکتوں کی اطلاعات تشویشناک ہیں۔

Bombari se shehriyon ki halaton ki itlaat tashweeshnaak hain.

The government condemned the bombing and called for peace.

حکومت نے بمباری کی مذمت کی اور امن کا مطالبہ کیا۔

Hukoomat ne bombari ki mudamat ki aur aman ka mutalba kiya.

Easily Confused With

bomb:A bomb is the explosive device itself, while bombing refers to the act of using that device.

Word Family

bomb
nounبم
bombard
verbبمباری کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'bomb' dropping from the sky to remember 'bombing'.

Visualize a bomb exploding to evoke the act of bombing.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "bomb" — a device that explodes

First known use: 1898

The word 'bombing' derives from 'bomb', which originated from the late 14th century, denoting an explosive device.