harassing fire

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Noun harassing fire has 1 sense

harassing fire - fire designed to disturb the rest of enemy troops and to curtail movement and to lower enemy morale
--₁ is a kind of fire, firing

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Definition:

The term "harassing fire" refers to continuous and repetitive gunfire directed towards a specific target or area, with the intention of causing disruption, fear, or damage.

Examples of Usage:

Noun:

1. The soldiers took cover as the enemy unleashed a barrage of harassing fire upon their position.

Verb (Transitive):

2. The sniper continued to harass the enemy troops by harassing fire, preventing them from advancing.

Verb (Intransitive):

3. The local residents reported that unidentified gunmen were constantly harassing fire during the night, disturbing their sleep.

Adjective:

4. The civilian population was living under constant fear due to the ongoing harassing fire from nearby rebel groups.

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