onrush
3 synonyms for onrush, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A strong, fast movement forward.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from on- and rush. Compare Middle English onresen ('to rush upon; attack'), from Old English onrǣsan ('to rush, rush on'), and Old English onrǣs ('an onrush, assault, attack').
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