Onset (Noun)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Onslaught
• Attack
• Onrush

Hypernyms

• Military Operation
• Operation

Hyponyms

• Countermove
• Fire
• Surprise Attack
• Firing
• Ground Attack
• Bombardment
• Diversionary Attack
• Blitz
• Strafe
• Diversion
• Bombing
• Counterattack
• Banzai Attack
• Coup De Main
• Blitzkrieg
• Charge
• Strike
• Banzai Charge
• Penetration
• Incursion

Meaning ²

The beginning or early stages; "the onset of pneumonia".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

• Oncoming