Synonyms of onslaught

Noun


1. onslaught, trouble

usage: a sudden and severe onset of trouble

2. attack, onslaught, onset, onrush, operation, military operation

usage: (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn"

3. barrage, bombardment, outpouring, onslaught, language, linguistic communication

usage: the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written); "a barrage of questions"; "a bombardment of mail complaining about his mistake"

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Definition and meaning of onslaught (Dictionary)