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单词 inundation
释义
(noun) 
They moved furniture from houses threatened with imminent inundation.
Synonyms
flood
This is the sort of flood dreaded by cavers.
overflow
Carpeting is damaged from the overflow of water from a bathtub.
torrent
A torrent of water rushed into the reservoir.
deluge
A dozen homes were damaged in the deluge.
tidal wave
(noun) 
He was faced with an inundation of lawsuits.
Synonyms
onslaught
a military onslaught against the rebels
flood
torrent
tidal wave
charge
He led the cavalry charge from the front.
attack
a campaign of air attacks on strategic targets
assault
The rebels are poised for a new assault.
offensive
The armed forces have launched an offensive to recapture lost ground.
blitz
Security forces are active since the bombing blitz last month.
onset
onrush

Additional synonyms

in the sense of assault
Definition
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,
inroad
in the sense of attack
Definition
the act of attacking
a campaign of air attacks on strategic targets
Synonyms
assault,
charge,
campaign,
strike,
rush,
raid,
invasion,
offensive,
aggression,
blitz,
onset,
onslaught,
foray,
incursion,
inroad
in the sense of blitz
Definition
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

Nearby words of
inundation

  • intuitively
  • intwine
  • inundate
  • inundation
  • inured
  • invade
  • invader

Synonyms of 'inundation'

inundation

Additional synonyms

in the sense of charge
Definition
an onrush or attack
He led the cavalry charge from the front.
Synonyms
attack,
rush,
assault,
onset,
onslaught,
stampede,
sortie
in the sense of deluge
Definition
torrential rain
A dozen homes were damaged in the deluge.
Synonyms
flood,
spate,
overflowing,
torrent,
downpour,
cataclysm,
inundation
in the sense of offensive
Definition
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,
incursion
in the sense of onrush
Definition
a forceful forward rush or flow
Synonyms
surge,
charge,
push (informal),
flow,
rush,
flood,
stream,
onset,
onslaught,
stampede
in the sense of overflow
Definition
something that overflows, usually a liquid
Carpeting is damaged from the overflow of water from a bathtub.
Synonyms
flood,
flooding,
spill,
discharge,
spilling over,
flash flood,
inundation
in the sense of torrent
Definition
a fast or violent stream, esp. of water
A torrent of water rushed into the reservoir.
Synonyms
stream,
flow,
rush,
flood,
tide,
spate,
cascade,
gush,
effusion,
inundation
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