Synonyms for onrush
ˈɒnˌrʌʃ, ˈɔn-on·rush

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1. attack, onslaught, onset, onrushnoun

   (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

   "the attack began at dawn"

   Synonyms:
   attempt, approach, attack, oncoming, bombardment, plan of attack, fire, blast, flak, onset, onslaught, tone-beginning, flack, outpouring, barrage

2. onrushnoun

   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"

   Synonyms:
   attack, onset, onslaught

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1. • Military
   • Operation
   • Rush

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1. Mohammad Moniruzzaman:

   The onrush of water submerged a vast area along with several dozen villages.