ons
laught
Plural
onslaughts
1
a fierce and intense attack, often with the goal of overwhelming the opponent
- The army launched a relentless onslaught against enemy positions, pushing them back and gaining ground.
- The protestors faced an onslaught of tear gas and rubber bullets as they clashed with the police.
- The military base prepared for an impending onslaught, fortifying defenses and mobilizing troops for the anticipated attack.
- The city endured a sustained enemy onslaught, with citizens taking refuge in underground shelters to survive the bombings.
- In the final stages of the war, the combined forces launched a coordinated naval and aerial onslaught, leading to the enemy's surrender.
2
a relentless and persistent series of challenges, difficulties, or obstacles, typically experienced over a prolonged period of time
- After losing her job, she faced an onslaught of financial difficulties, from unpaid bills to mounting debt.
- The team endured an onslaught of injuries throughout the season, making it challenging to maintain their competitive edge.
- The city's infrastructure was ill-prepared for the onslaught of heavy rainfall, leading to widespread flooding and chaos.
- Despite their best efforts, the small business couldn't withstand the onslaught of competition from larger corporations.
- The protagonist in the novel faced an onslaught of personal tragedies, from the loss of loved ones to betrayals and setbacks.
3
a rapid and continuous outpouring of speech or written communication
- The journalist faced an onslaught of questions after the press conference.
- The politician endured an onslaught of criticism on social media.
- He was overwhelmed by an onslaught of emails from clients.
- The professor's lecture triggered an onslaught of student comments.
- The company received an onslaught of feedback after the product launch.
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