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bombard vs firebomb

firebomb vs bombard

bombard and firebomb both are nouns.

bombard and firebomb both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bombard Yes No Yes No
firebomb Yes No Yes No
As verbs, firebomb is a hyponym of bombard; that is, firebomb is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bombard:
  • bombard: throw bombs at or attack with bombs
  • firebomb: attack with incendiary bombs
bombard (noun) firebomb (noun)
a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel)
bombard (verb) firebomb (verb)
direct high energy particles or radiation against attack with incendiary bombs
address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage
throw bombs at or attack with bombs
cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
Difference between bombard and firebomb

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