Synonyms for Barrage
Definition of barrage
noun
- the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written); "a barrage of questions"; "a bombardment of mail complaining about his mistake"
- the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target; "they laid down a barrage in front of the advancing troops"; "the shelling went on for hours without pausing"
verb
- address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage; "The speaker was barraged by an angry audience"; "The governor was bombarded with requests to grant a pardon to the convicted killer"
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "barrage"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like battery, bombardment, onslaught can replace "barrage" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Barrage" in song lyrics
See how barrage is used in real songs:
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"The war Gods pull the cards for the barrage"
Tha Beggas — Ju Va De (Deja Vu) -
"Swords comin out of my mouth, ready can't block the barrage"
Bizzy Bone — Uptown Downtown -
"We let loose a brutal barrage"
Donald-D — Who Got the Gun?