Bomber

usgb/ˈbɑːmər/
noun

A person who places or drops bombs as a form of attack.

The bomber was apprehended before he could reach the target.
Visual representation of "bomber" - A person who places or drops bombs as a form of attack.

Often appears as...

  • suicide bomber
  • terrorist bomber
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Negative Connotation

The term often implies harmful intentions, associated with illegal or destructive actions.

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News headline: City in shock after bomber strikes downtown area.
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Context Sensitivity

Use carefully to avoid offending or alarming, especially in public areas or transport.

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Whispered in a museum: Do you think the historical exhibit on bombers will be open?
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Not Always Criminal

In historical or military contexts, 'bomber' may not mean a criminal, but a military member.

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My grandfather was a bomber pilot during the war.
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