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Bomb (Verb)

Meaning 1

Fail to get a passing grade; "She studied hard but failed nevertheless"; "Did I fail the test?".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • I was so sure I had prepared well but I bombed the exam.
  • After not studying at all, it was no surprise that he bombed the test.
  • She was really struggling with math, and unfortunately, she bombed the final.
  • Despite his confidence, he bombed the job interview with his lack of preparation.
  • I had been doing so well in the class, but I bombed the last two quizzes and didn't pass.

Synonyms

  • Flunk
  • Fail
  • Flush It

Related Words

  • Bomb (noun)

Meaning 2

Throw bombs at or attack with bombs; "The Americans bombed Dresden".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Examples

  • The enemy forces bombed the city causing widespread destruction and chaos.
  • Their fighter jets bombed the rebels' stronghold in the early hours of the morning.
  • During the war, the air force bombed several key industrial sites behind enemy lines.
  • The terrorist group bombed the crowded market in the city center, resulting in numerous casualties.
  • The military bombed the suspected enemy hideouts in the mountainous regions.

Synonyms

  • Bombard

Hypernyms

  • Attack

Hyponyms

  • Glide-bomb
  • Atom-bomb
  • Firebomb
  • Pattern-bomb
  • Zap
  • Blast
  • Carpet Bomb
  • Skip-bomb
  • Dive-bomb
  • Letter Bomb
  • Bomb Out
  • Nuke
  • Atomise
  • Hydrogen-bomb

Related Words

  • Bomb (noun)
  • Bombing (noun)
  • Bomber (noun)
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