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onslaught

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of onslaught

the act or action of setting upon with force or violence

the massive onslaught of enemy troops caught the country by surprise

Synonyms of onslaught

aggression, assault, attack, attempt, blitz, blitzkrieg, charge, coup de main, descent, offense (or offence), offensive, onset, raid, rush, strike

Words Related to onslaught

ambuscade, ambush

counteraggression, counterassault, counterattack, counteroffensive, counterstrike

envelopment, flanking

breakthrough, foray, incursion, invasion

pillage, ravage, sack

air raid, bombardment, bombing

barrage, cannonade, fusillade, hail, salvo, volley

Near Antonyms of onslaught

defense, defensive, guard, shield

opposition, resistance

protection, security, shelter

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