barrage
noun/bəˈrɑːʒ/
Frequency rank: #8,634 most common English word
Meaning
a rapid, overwhelming outpouring of something, such as questions, criticism, or gunfire.
Example sentence
The press conference ended abruptly when reporters unleashed barrage of questions the politician could not answer.
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