onslaught

noun

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There are 2 syllables in the word onslaught.

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Definition of onslaught:

onslaught (noun):: a violent attack; an especially fierce attack; something resembling such an attack; a sudden and severe onset of trouble.

Synonyms for onslaught:

aggression

assault

attack

attempt

banzai attack

banzai charge

barrage

blitz

blitzkrieg

bombardment

bombing

charge

counterattack

countermove

coup de main

diversion

diversionary attack

fire

firing

ground attack

incursion

invasion

military operation

offence

offense

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Antonyms for onslaught:

attack

charge

dash

defence

defending

defense

defensive

deterrence

deterrent

escape

flight

guarding

hurry

obedience

protection

recession

resistance

retreat

rout

run

rush

safeguarding

shielding

stampede

surrender

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