bombardment

constant, continuous

heavy, intense

aerial, artillery, naval

conduct, launch, mount

stop

be subjected to, be under, come under, suffer

survive, withstand

The city managed to survive weeks of intense bombardment during the conflict.

begin, start

continue, resume

(come to an) end, cease, stop

during/in a/the ~

The city's water supply was destroyed during the bombardment.

under ~

The coastal town remained under heavy bombardment throughout the night.

~ against

The city faced a relentless bombardment against its defenses during the war.

~ from

The city endured a terrible bombardment from enemy aircraft during the war.

~ with

The city suffered a devastating bombardment with heavy artillery throughout the night.