bombed out
The phrase "bombed out" can describe physical destruction, forced evacuation, or extreme states of disrepair.
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Definition
B2War and Conflict
(common, historical)Severely damaged or completely destroyed due to bombing.
Example
- The city was bombed out during the war.
- Many buildings were bombed out, leaving only rubble behind.
B2War and Conflict
(common)Forced to leave a place because of bombing.
Example
- They were bombed out of their homes and had to seek shelter elsewhere.
- The rebels were bombed out of their base and scattered.
B2Urban Environment
(common, informal)In a state of severe disrepair or neglect.
Example
- The once bombed-out section of the city has been renewed as a thriving shopping and dining district.
- The building looked bombed out, with broken windows and crumbling walls.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bombed out":
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