Definitions

1. noun

a rapid and intense barrage of artillery fire or missiles.

“The city was subjected to a drumfire of rockets by the enemy forces.”

2. noun

a sudden and intense outburst of criticism or attack.

“The politician faced a drumfire of questions from the press after the scandal broke.”

3. verb

to subject someone or something to a rapid and intense barrage of artillery fire or missiles.

“The army drummed the enemy position with artillery fire.”

4. verb

to subject someone or something to a sudden and intense outburst of criticism or attack.

“The politician was drummed by the media for his handling of the crisis.”