Atom-bomb (Verb)
Meaning
Bomb with atomic weapons.
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The US military decided to atom-bomb the city if negotiations fell through with their enemy counterparts.
- History classes have shown that the decision to atom-bomb Hiroshima was met with devastating consequences for generations.
- If they detected any movement of the enemy's army, they were ordered to atom-bomb the entire area immediately.
- Such a threat of enemy aggression could trigger the urge to atom-bomb cities without further diplomatic discussions.
- The enemy nation made an ominous threat to atom-bomb the neighboring country over highly disputed border territory.