English dictionary

onslaught

/'/A/n,sl/O/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a sudden and severe onset of trouble

noun.event

Source: WordNet 3.0
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

noun.act

Synonyms attack onrush onset

Source: WordNet 3.0
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)

noun.communication

Synonyms barrage bombardment outpouring

Source: WordNet 3.0
An attack; an onset; esp., a furious or murderous attack or assault.

noun

Source: webster1913