onslaught onslaught /ˈɔnˌslɔt/

noun

1. () (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)  ( onset , onrush , onslaught , attack )
   (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
    The attack began at dawn
   the attack began at dawn
   
2. () A sudden and severe onset of trouble  ( onslaught )
   a sudden and severe onset of trouble
   
3. The rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)  ( bombardment , onslaught , outpouring , barrage )
   the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
    A barrage of questions
   a barrage of questions
    A bombardment of mail complaining about his mistake
   a bombardment of mail complaining about his mistake