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Onrush

Onrush Meaning & Definition
Onrush Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Onrush?

[n] an offensive against and enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn"
[n] a forceful forward rush; "it was forgotten in the onrush of events"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Onrush: attack | onset | onslaught

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See Also | assault | banzai attack | banzai charge | blitz | bombardment | bombing | charge | counterattack | countermove | coup de main | diversion | diversionary attack | fire | firing | ground attack | incursion | military operation | operation | penetration | rush | spate | strike | surge | surprise attack | upsurge

Onrush In Webster's Dictionary

\On"rush`\, n. A rushing onward.

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