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Onset

Definition of Onset

  • 1. The beginning or early stages Noun
  • 2. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) Noun

Synonyms for word "onset"

  • attack
  • onrush
  • onslaught
  • oncoming

Semanticaly linked words with "onset"

  • start
  • military operation
  • operation
  • ground attack
  • assault
  • charge
  • banzai attack
  • banzai charge
  • diversion
  • diversionary attack
  • incursion
  • penetration
  • blitz
  • blitzkrieg
  • strike
  • counterattack
  • countermove
  • bombardment
  • bombing
  • fire
  • firing
  • strafe
  • coup de main
  • surprise attack
  • armed forces
  • armed services
  • military
  • military machine
  • war machine

Hyponims for word "onset"

  • start
  • military operation
  • operation
Words Rhyme with onset
  • asset
  • basset
  • beset
  • boneset
  • cabasset
  • close-set
  • closet
  • corset
  • cosset
  • deep-set
  • earth-closet
  • gearset
  • gusset
  • handset
  • headset
  • heavyset
Etymology for onset
  • etymology postonset
  • etymology preonset
  • etymological origin of on-
  • etymological origin of set
  • is derived from onsets
  • is derived from onsetting
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