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onslaught

The word “onslaught” has 2 syllables: on-slaugh(t)

It's pronounced as /ˈɑn.slɔt/

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In the thesaurus, “onslaught” has 49 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for onslaught along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for onslaught

Antonyms for onslaught

Meanings of onslaught

  • noun
    1. A fierce attack.
    2. A large number of people or things resembling an attack.

Example Sentences

  • The castle endured a fierce onslaught from enemy forces.
  • The company faced an onslaught of criticism after the product failed.
  • There was an onslaught of questions during the press conference.
  • The town was unprepared for the onslaught of the hurricane.
  • The team struggled to defend against the onslaught of attacks in the final minutes.

On this page you'll find 59 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to onslaught, such as: aggression, air raid, ambuscade, ambush, assailment, assault, attack.

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