word
Onslaught
AW-nslawt
/ˈɔːˌnslɔːt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
onslaught
Dictionary meaning
An attack against an enemy.
Examples
- The onslaught lasted 12 hours before the opposing forces capitulated.
Synonyms: onset, onrush, attack
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