onslaughts

Meanings

• Noun

  A sudden, violent attack or onset.

  - "The enemy launched an onslaught against the fortified city."
  - "The onslaught of winter brought heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures."

• Noun

  A powerful surge or rush.

  - "The onslaught of the waves against the shore was immense."
  - "The onslaught of emotions after losing a loved one can be overwhelming."

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Synonyms

onrush

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with onslaughts
relentless , heedless , residual , delightful , forgetful

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Variants

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onslaught , onslaughts

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Etymology

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Middle English: from Old French onslaught, from on s'en lancer 'to set upon', from on 'on' + lancer 'to throw'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'onslaught' is derived from Old French and means 'to set upon'.

2. The term 'onslaught' has been used in literature and art to depict violent attacks or powerful surges.

3. The term 'onslaught' is often used to describe the intense and sudden onset of a disease or illness.

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Related Concepts

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1. Assault: An attack, especially a violent one, made with the intention of inflicting injury or damage. Onslaught is a more intense and sudden form of assault.

2. Onset: The beginning or start of something, especially a disease or a military attack. Onslaught refers to a sudden and violent onset.

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Culture

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The term 'onslaught' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict violent attacks or powerful surges. For instance, in the novel 'All Quiet on the Western Front' by Erich Maria Remarque, the term 'onslaught' is used to describe the relentless attacks faced by soldiers during World War I.

How to Memorize "onslaughts"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large wave crashing against the shore or soldiers charging into battle to help remember the meaning of onslaught.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a sudden, violent attack or a powerful surge to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the definition: 'O' for onslaught, 'N' for sudden, 'S' for surge or surge, 'L' for violent, 'A' for attack, and 'G' for onset or onslaught.'

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