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broadsidea fierce attack in words or print

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a fierce attack in words or print

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbrɔːdsaɪd/

Korean meaning: 맹렬한 비난, 강력한 공격

Korean pronunciation: **브로드**사이드

Example Sentences

  • The comedian delivered a hilarious broadside against social media influencers.
  • My mom's broadside about my messy room was more devastating than any naval battle.
  • The editorial was a broadside against the government's environmental policies.

broadside

NOUN

//ˈbrɔːdsaɪd//

a fierce attack in words or print

broadside concept
💡 Concept

an furious newspaper editor stands behind his desk pointing aggressively at cowering reporters. His mouth is wide open mid-shout with visible anger lines radiating from his face. The reporters step backward with shocked expressions as harsh words hit them like physical blows. Papers scatter across the desk from the force of his passionate argument. Other staff members in the background cover their ears and duck for cover. Some workers peek around cubicle walls watching the explosive confrontation unfold. a fierce attack in words hitting its targets with devastating force

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbrɔːdsaɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbrɔːdsaɪd/

🌳Etymology

Rootbroad
Suffix-side

Origin

From 16th century naval terminology, literally meaning the broad side of a ship from which all cannons were fired simultaneously. Later extended to mean a forceful verbal attack or criticism.

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🎵Rhyme

seasidehillsideroadsideriverside
seaside
hillside
roadside
riverside

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The comedian delivered a hilarious broadside against social media influencers.

😄 Fun example

My mom's broadside about my messy room was more devastating than any naval battle.

The editorial was a broadside against the government's environmental policies.

😄 Fun example

The pizza delivery guy hit our mailbox broadside while texting.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

attackassaultbarragebombardmentonslaught

Antonyms

defenseprotectionpraise

Related

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