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Onrush

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onslaughtnounA fierce attack.
onsetnoun(medicine) The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.
attacknounAn attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of an opponent or enemy.

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onslaughtnounA fierce attack.
onsetnoun(medicine) The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.
attacknounAn attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of an opponent or enemy.
chargenounThe amount of money levied for a service.
rushnounA sudden forward motion.
uprushnounAn upwards rush.
downrushnounA rushing down.
bullrushnoun(colloquial) A headlong rush into something, heedless of danger.
backrushnounA rushing backward; a retreat.
hurtlenoun(countable, also figuratively) A rapid or uncontrolled movement; a dash, a rush.
freshNewly produced or obtained; recent.
drivenounPlanned, usually long-lasting, effort to achieve something; ability coupled with ambition, determination, and motivation.
onsweepnounA rapid arrival, especially one that is forceful.
outleapnounA sally; flight; escape.
hurrynounRushed action.
scramblenounA dish (meal) involving scrambled eggs and a hodgepodge of complementary ingredients, usually closer to a casserole than to an omelette.
landrushnoun(historical) An event in which previously restricted land of the United States was opened for homesteading on a first-come-first-served basis.
feezenoun(now dialect and US) A state of worry or alarm.
underpulsenounAn underlying pulse, flow, or impulse.
impulsenounA wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.

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