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Onslaught: meaning, definitions and examples

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onslaught

 

[ หˆษ’n.slษ”หt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

violent attack

An onslaught refers to a fierce and destructive attack, often carried out with great force and intensity. It can be used to describe a sudden and overwhelming assault, typically aimed at causing damage or harm.

Synonyms

assault, attack, offensive

Examples of usage

  • The enemy launched an onslaught on the village, leaving destruction in their wake.
  • The onslaught of criticism from the media was relentless and unforgiving.
Context #2 | Noun

large quantity

Onslaught can also refer to a large quantity or overwhelming number of something, often in a negative or unwelcome sense. It implies an overpowering or inundating amount.

Synonyms

avalanche, deluge, flood

Examples of usage

  • The onslaught of work assignments was too much for one person to handle.
  • We were faced with an onslaught of complaints after the new policy was implemented.

Translations

Translations of the word "onslaught" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ataque

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฎเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รœberfall

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะฟะฐะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nawaล‚nica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”ปๆ’ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท attaque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ataque

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saldฤฑrฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต๊ฒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฌูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบtok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบtok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ปๅ‡ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ napad

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกrรกs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะฑัƒั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒขแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรผcum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ataque

Etymology

The term 'onslaught' originated in the late 16th century from the Middle Dutch word 'anslag', meaning attack or assault. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in English to describe a violent or overwhelming attack. The word has been commonly used in military contexts as well as in everyday language to convey a sense of forceful aggression.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,240, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.