onslaught
/ˈɒnslɔːt/ · on·slaut
noun
- A fierce attack, especially one that is sudden and intense. The enemy launched a surprise onslaught on the city.
- A large number of people or things that come or move in a sudden and intense way. They opened the doors and prepared for the onslaught of holiday shoppers.
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Did you know? The word 'onslaught' has been used in various contexts, including military and literary works, to describe a sudden and intense attack or invasion.