English dictionary
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English noun: onslaught | |||
| 1. | onslaught (event) a sudden and severe onset of trouble | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | trouble | ||
| 2. | onslaught (act) (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) | ||
| Samples | The attack began at dawn. | ||
| Synonyms | attack, onrush, onset | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | military operation, operation | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | banzai attack, banzai charge, blitz, blitzkrieg, bombardment, bombing, charge, counterattack, countermove, coup de main, diversion, diversionary attack, fire, firing, ground attack, incursion, penetration, strafe, strike, surprise attack | ||
| Part holonym | assault | ||
| Domain category | armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine | ||
| 3. | onslaught (communication) the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written) | ||
| Samples | A barrage of questions. A bombardment of mail complaining about his mistake. | ||
| Synonyms | barrage, bombardment, outpouring | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | language, linguistic communication | ||
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