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View usage for: (ɒnslɔːt) Word forms: plural onslaughts1. countable nounAn onslaught on someone or something is a very violent, forceful attack against them. The attackers launched another vicious onslaught on their victim. The rebels responded to a military onslaught against them by launching a major assault. [+ against] ...a media onslaught. [Also + by] 2. countable nounIf you refer to an onslaught of something, you mean that there is a large amount of it, often so that it is very difficult to deal with. The onslaught of orders should keep aircraft manufacturers busy for some time. ...the constant onslaught of ads on American TV. [+ of] More Synonyms of onslaught onslaught in British English (ˈɒnˌslɔːt) Word origin C17: from Middle Dutch aenslag, from aan on + slag a blow, related to slayonslaught in American English (ˈɑnˌslɔt) noun a violent, intense attack Word origin altered (infl. by slaughter) < Du annslag < slagen, to strike: see slay Examples of 'onslaught' in a sentenceonslaught In other languagesonslaught British English: onslaught NOUN An onslaught on someone or something is a very forceful attack against them. The press launched another vicious onslaught on the president. - American English: onslaught
- Brazilian Portuguese: investida
- Chinese: 猛攻
- European Spanish: ataque
- French: attaque
- German: Attacke
- Italian: attacco
- Japanese: 猛攻撃
- Korean: 맹공격
- European Portuguese: investida
- Latin American Spanish: ataque
Definition a violent attack a military onslaught against the rebels Synonyms Opposites attack , escape , recession , withdrawal , retreat , defensive , rout , stampede the onslaught of cheap second-hand imports Additional synonymsDefinition a violent attack, either physical or verbal The rebels are poised for a new assault. Synonyms attack, campaign, strike, rush, storm, storming, raid, invasion, charge, offensive, onset, onslaught, foray, incursion, act of aggression, inroadDefinition a violent and sustained attack by enemy aircraft Security forces are active since the bombing blitz last month. Synonyms attack, strike, assault, raid, offensive, onslaught, bombardment, bombing campaign, blitzkrieg Definition a number of operations aimed at achieving a single objective The General's campaign against the militia has so far failed. Synonyms operation, drive, attack, movement, push, offensive, expedition, crusade, jihad Additional synonymsDefinition an onrush or attack He led the cavalry charge from the front. Synonyms attack, rush, assault, onset, onslaught, stampede, sortieDefinition a large amount She broke into a flood of tears. Synonyms outpouring, rush, stream, surge, torrentDefinition the act, rate, or manner of flowing watching the quiet flow of the olive-green water Synonyms stream, current, movement, motion, course, issue, flood, drift, tide, spate, gush, flux, outpouring, outflow, undertow, tideway Definition a short raid or incursion She made her first forays into politics. Synonyms raid, sally, incursion, inroad, attack, assault, invasion, swoop, reconnaissance, sortie, irruptionDefinition an inroad or encroachment armed incursions into border areas by rebel forces Synonyms foray, raid, invasion, penetration, infiltration, inroad, irruptionDefinition the act of invading with armed forces seven years after the Roman invasion of Britain Synonyms attack, assault, capture, takeover, raid, offensive, occupation, conquering, seizure, onslaught, foray, appropriation, sortie, annexation, incursion, expropriation (formal), inroad, irruption, arrogationDefinition an attack or hostile action The armed forces have launched an offensive to recapture lost ground. Synonyms attack, charge, campaign, strike, push (informal), rush, assault, raid, drive, invasion, onslaught, foray, incursionDefinition a forceful forward rush or flow Synonyms surge, charge, push (informal), flow, rush, flood, stream, onset, onslaught, stampedeDefinition a passionate outburst The news of his death produced an instant outpouring of grief. Synonyms outburst, storm, stream, explosion, surge, outbreak, deluge, eruption, spasm, paroxysm, effusion, issueDefinition a sudden surprise attack The rebels attempted a surprise raid on a military camp. Synonyms attack, invasion, seizure, onset, foray, sortie, incursion, surprise attack, hit-and-run attack, sally, inroad, irruptionAdditional synonymsThrow something noisy and feign a rush at him. Synonyms attack, charge, push (informal), storm, assault, surge, onslaughtDefinition a military attack, esp. an air attack on a target on land or at sea a nuclear strike Synonyms attack, bombing, assault, air strike, blitz |