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Synonyms for Onrush & Similar Words

Definition of onrush

noun
  1. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn"
  2. a forceful forward rush or flow; "from the bow she stared at the mesmerising onrush of the sea where it split and foamed"; "the explosion interrupted the wild onrush of her thoughts"

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What are synonyms for onrush?
Synonyms for onrush include: attack, onset, onslaught.
How many synonyms does onrush have?
Onrush has 3 synonyms.

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