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Meaning of the word onslaught in English

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onslaught

US /ˈɑːn.slɑːt/

UK /ˈɒn.slɔːt/

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Noun

a fierce or destructive attack

Example:

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The city was unprepared for the sudden onslaught of the enemy.

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We faced an onslaught of questions from the reporters.

Synonym:

assault attack barrage blitz charge deluge offensive rush storm torrent

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