on·slaught 
/ˈɑ:nˌslɑ:t/ noun
plural on·slaughts /ˈɑ:nˌslɑ:t/ noun [count] : a violent attack
▪ an onslaught by the enemy — often used figuratively ▪ The article recommends several things you can do to prevent the onslaught of the disease. ▪ Employers are expecting an onslaught of recent college graduates [=a very large number of recent college graduates] looking for jobs.
▪ an onslaught by the enemy — often used figuratively ▪ The article recommends several things you can do to prevent the onslaught of the disease. ▪ Employers are expecting an onslaught of recent college graduates [=a very large number of recent college graduates] looking for jobs.
