onslaught
Translation
onslaught, assault, attack
Examples
The army faced a fierce onslaught.
The army faced a fierce onslaught.
She faced an onslaught of questions from the press.
She faced an onslaught of questions from the press.
Grammar Patterns
an onslaught of ((sth.)) a fierce attack of (sth.) The town survived an onslaught of attacks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assault, attack, barrage; Antonyms: defense, retreat
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'aenslag', from 'aen' (on) + 'slag' (blow).
Memory Tips
Imagine a fierce attack coming 'on' you, like a 'slaughter'.