Onslaught Definition

onslaught
noun
  1. a sudden and severe onset of trouble
  2. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn"
  3. the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written); "a barrage of questions"; "a bombardment of mail complaining about his mistake"

"Onslaught" in song lyrics

See how onslaught is used in real songs:

  • "Welcome to the world survivors of the onslaught"
    Aztlan Underground — Obsolete Man
  • "The bloodsport, the motherfuckin onslaught"
    Black Moon f/ Busta Rhymes — The Onslaught
  • "can settle my onslaught"
    Bloodline f/ Eternal (Planet X), J-Nyce (Psych Ward) — Salems Lot

Words that rhyme with onslaught

Usage tips for "onslaught"

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