attack vs onslaught

onslaught vs attack

attack and onslaught both are nouns.

attack is a verb but onslaught is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
attack	Yes	No	Yes	No
onslaught	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, attack and onslaught are synonyms defined as:

attack and onslaught: (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

Other synonyms of attack include onrush, onset.

attack (noun)	onslaught (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase	the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
the act of attacking	a sudden and severe onset of trouble
ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
an offensive move in a sport or game
strong criticism
intense adverse criticism
the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)
a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition

attack (verb)	onslaught (verb)
begin to injure
set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
attack in speech or writing
launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
take the initiative and go on the offensive
attack someone physically or emotionally

Difference between attack and onslaught

Words related to "attack"

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.