ONSLAUGHT
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Onslaught.
How to pronounce onslaught:
US
Onslaught - as a noun
A sudden and severe onset of trouble
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
Example: "The attack began at dawn"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attack12onrush9onset5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
military operationoperation11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
Example: "A barrage of questions"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barrage10bombardment20outpouring13Example Sentences
"The city was unprepared for the onslaught of heavy rains and flooding."
"The army launched a brutal onslaught against the enemy's position."
"The team's star player led the onslaught on the opponent's defense."
"The company faced an onslaught of negative publicity after the scandal broke."
"The protesters faced an onslaught of tear gas and water cannons from the police."
Word Game Points
Is ONSLAUGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, onslaught is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ONSLAUGHT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is ONSLAUGHT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, onslaught is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordONSLAUGHT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is ONSLAUGHT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, onslaught is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordONSLAUGHT has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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