Onslaught (Noun)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Onset
• Attack
• Onrush

Hypernyms

• Operation

Hyponyms

• Fire
• Surprise Attack
• Charge
• Strike
• Ground Attack
• Blitz
• Strafe
• Diversion
• Penetration
• Bombing
• Counterattack
• Banzai Attack

Meaning ²

The rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written); "a barrage of questions"; "a bombardment of mail complaining about his mistake".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Barrage
• Outpouring
• Bombardment

Hypernyms

• Language
• Linguistic Communication

Meaning ³

A sudden and severe onset of trouble.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.