Pronunciation: [bˈaɹɑːʒd] (IPA) 
The word "barraged" is spelled with two "r"s in the middle. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /bəˈrɑːʒd/. The first syllable is pronounced as "buh" with a schwa sound followed by a stressed "r" sound and then the vowel "a" as in "father". The second syllable has a "zh" sound, like the "s" in "pleasure", followed by the letter "d". This word means to be bombarded with a lot of something, often with a negative connotation.
The term "barraged" is commonly used as the past tense of the verb "barrage." The verb "barrage" refers to the act of bombarding or overwhelming someone or something with a large amount of something, typically in a forceful or intensive manner. It can also denote the action of directing a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or requests towards a target.
When someone or something is described as "barraged," it means that they have been subjected to a relentless, continuous, and often overwhelming attack, onslaught, or inundation. This can take various forms, such as a barrage of criticism from the media, a barrage of questions during a press conference, a barrage of calls and messages received, or even a barrage of bullets in cases of military contexts.
The concept of being "barraged" implies that the recipient is unable to easily escape or avoid the onslaught and must endure the waves of whatever is being directed towards them. It suggests a sense of being overwhelmed, bombarded, or besieged by a persistent and intense barrage. The word "barraged" conveys the idea of an unrelenting assault or heavy bombardment aimed at a particular target, either physically or metaphorically, leaving little respite or opportunity for reflection or recovery.
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The word barraged is derived from the noun barrage. The etymology of barrage dates back to the late 16th century and comes from the French word barrage, meaning barrier or dam. The French word, in turn, is derived from the Old French verb barrer, meaning to block or to obstruct. Over time, the noun barrage evolved into the verb barrage, which means to subject someone or something to a sustained attack or heavy bombardment. Therefore, barraged is the past tense and past participle form of the verb barrage.
