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onslaught
[ on-slawt, awn- ]
/ ˈɒnˌslɔt, ˈɔn- /
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noun
an onset, assault, or attack, especially a vigorous one.
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onslaught
/ (ˈɒnˌslɔːt) /
noun
a violent attack
Word Origin for onslaught
C17: from Middle Dutch aenslag, from aan on + slag a blow, related to slay
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