ONRUSHING Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word onrushing. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ONRUSHING
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advancing | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • moving forward | ||||||||
approaching | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
noun • the event of one object coming closer to another • the temporal property of becoming nearer in time • the act of drawing spatially closer to something adjective satellite • of the relatively near future | ||||||||
coming | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of drawing spatially closer to something • arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous) • the temporal property of becoming nearer in time • the moment of most intense pleasure in sexual intercourse adjective satellite • of the relatively near future | ||||||||
flowing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases) adjective satellite • designed or arranged to offer the least resistance to fluid flow | ||||||||
going | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of departing • euphemistic expressions for death • advancing toward a goal adjective satellite • in full operation | ||||||||
heading | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about • the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies • a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine | ||||||||
hurdling | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles | ||||||||
impending | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • close in time; about to occur | ||||||||
pressing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure • a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press adjective satellite • compelling immediate action | ||||||||
sweeping | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of cleaning with a broom adjective satellite • taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination • ignoring distinctions | ||||||||
veering | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of turning aside suddenly | ||||||||
charging | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • an impetuous rush toward someone or something • (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense • the price charged for some article or service • the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons • attention and management implying responsibility for safety • a special assignment that is given to a person or group • a person committed to your care • financial liabilities (such as a tax) • (psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object • the swift release of a store of affective force • request for payment of a debt • a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something • an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence • heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield • a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time verb • to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle • blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against • demand payment • move quickly and violently • assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to • file a formal charge against • make an accusatory claim • fill or load to capacity • enter a certain amount as a charge • cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution • give over to another for care or safekeeping • pay with a credit card; pay with plastic money; postpone payment by recording a purchase as a debt • lie down on command, of hunting dogs • cause to be agitated, excited, or roused • place a heraldic bearing on • provide (a device) with something necessary • direct into a position for use • impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to • instruct (a jury) about the law, its application, and the weighing of evidence • instruct or command with authority • attribute responsibility to • set or ask for a certain price • cause formation of a net electrical charge in or on • energize a battery by passing a current through it in the direction opposite to discharge • saturate | ||||||||
gaining | verbv | |||||||
noun • a quantity that is added • the advantageous quality of being beneficial • the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input • the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating verb • obtain • win something through one's efforts • derive a benefit from • reach a destination, either real or abstract • obtain advantages, such as points, etc. • rise in rate or price • increase or develop • earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages • increase (one's body weight) | ||||||||
looming | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile verb • come into view indistinctly, often threateningly • appear very large or occupy a commanding position • hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing • weave on a loom | ||||||||
nearing | verbv | |||||||
adjective • not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances adverb • near in time or place or relationship • (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but adjective satellite • being on the left side • closely resembling the genuine article • giving or spending with reluctance • with or in a close or intimate relationship • very close in resemblance verb • move towards | ||||||||
progressing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • gradual improvement or growth or development • the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) • a movement forward verb • develop in a positive way • move forward, also in the metaphorical sense • form or accumulate steadily | ||||||||
storming | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning • a violent commotion or disturbance • a direct and violent assault on a stronghold verb • behave violently, as if in state of a great anger • take by force • rain, hail, or snow hard and be very windy, often with thunder or lightning • blow hard • attack by storm; attack suddenly | ||||||||
attack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) • an offensive move in a sport or game • intense adverse criticism • ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation • the act of attacking • a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase • a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition • the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) • strong criticism verb • launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with • attack in speech or writing • take the initiative and go on the offensive • attack someone physically or emotionally • set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task • begin to injure | ||||||||
fluent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • smooth and unconstrained in movement • expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively | ||||||||
onset | nounn | |||||||
noun • the beginning or early stages • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) | ||||||||