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onrush

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on⋅rush

  [on-ruhsh, awn-]
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–noun
a strong forward rush, flow, etc.
Origin:
1835–45; on + rush 1 , after the v. phrase rush on

Related forms:
onrushing, adjective

Synonyms:
onset, torrent, flood, charge.
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on·rush   (ŏn'rŭsh', ôn'-)   
n.  

  1. A forward rush or flow.

  2. A violent physical or verbal attack; an assault.

on'rush'ing adj.
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