onslaught vs attack

attack vs onslaught

onslaught and attack both are nouns.

onslaught is not a verb while attack is a verb.

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

As nouns, onslaught and attack are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of onslaught include onrush, onset.

onslaught (noun)	attack (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)	a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
a sudden and severe onset of trouble	the act of attacking
	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

onslaught (verb)	attack (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 onslaught and attack

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