inrush

in·rush

noun \ˈin-ˌrəsh\

Definition of INRUSH

: a crowding or flooding in

Examples of INRUSH

1. a sudden inrush of water
2. <a sudden inrush of air blew my hair back>

First Known Use of INRUSH

1817

Related to INRUSH

Synonyms: affluence, flux, income, inflow, inpouring, influx

Antonyms: outflow, outpouring

Related Words: deluge, flood, flow, inundation, overflow, spate, torrent; rush, stampede; river, stream, tide

Near Antonyms: emigration, exodus, flight

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Rhymes with INRUSH

airbrush, broad-brush, bull rush, bulrush, bum-rush, four-flush, gold rush, hairbrush, hush-hush, nailbrush, onrush, paintbrush, sagebrush, scrub brush, song thrush, straight flush, toothbrush, uprush, wood thrush