💣bomb

noun/verb
/bɑːm/

Meaning

A weapon that explodes; also to attack with bombs or to fail badly.
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction

Example Sentences

The city was bombed heavily during the war.

The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.

Example Expressions

go bomb

Synonyms

explosive, missile, shell, fail, demolish, mine, grenade, device
Entry 1
explosive, missile, shell, fail, demolish
Entry 2
explosive, mine, grenade, device

Antonyms

succeed, protect, safety, protection, peace
Entry 1
succeed, protect
Entry 2
safety, protection, peace

Collocations

drop a bomb, bomb attack, bomb squad, bomb shelter, time bomb
Entry 1
drop a bomb, bomb attack, bomb squad, bomb shelter
Entry 2
bomb squad, time bomb, bomb shelter

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