Barrage(noun/verb)
(Noun) A sudden, intense attack or a rapid outpouring (especially of words, questions, or criticism); a barrier built across a river to control water flow.
Hindi meaning:बमबारी; बांध
Synonyms: Volley, Onslaught, Blitz, Fusillade
Antonyms: Lull, Calm, Peace, Truce
Example: The minister faced a barrage of questions during the press conference.
Trick to remember: Imagine a river blocked by a big bar + rage of water; and in talk, a bar + rage of questions hits you nonstop.
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