1. past tense of barrage; to attack continuously with artillery fire
Usage: military
2. past tense of barrage; to overwhelm with a rapid succession of questions, criticisms, or requests

Examples

• The enemy forces barraged the city for three days.
• Artillery units barraged the hillside before the infantry advance.
• Reporters barraged the politician with questions about the scandal.
• She barraged her teacher with requests for extra credit.
• The customer service department was barraged with complaints.
• Fans barraged the celebrity with autograph requests.
• The defense attorney barraged the witness with rapid-fire questions.