| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| onset | (noun) (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) | Synonyms: attack, onrush, onslaught |
| (noun) the beginning or early stages | Synonyms: oncoming | |
| onslaught | (noun) (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) | Synonyms: attack, onrush, onset |
| (noun) the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written) | Synonyms: barrage, bombardment, outpouring | |
| (noun) a sudden and severe onset of trouble | - |