onslaught

[/ˈɒnslɔːt/]

nounpl: onslaughts

investida

1. A fierce, violent, and concerted attack or assault

The army faced a relentless onslaught from enemy forces.

O exército enfrentou uma investida implacável das forças inimigas.

2. An overwhelming quantity or flood of something unpleasant or unwelcome

She couldn't handle the onslaught of criticism on social media.

Ela não conseguiu lidar com a enxurrada de críticas nas redes sociais.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

investida

Most common and widely used term

General Brazilian

ataque

Also commonly used, especially in military contexts

Portugal

investida

Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

assalto

Alternative term, more formal in some contexts

withstand an onslaught - resistir a uma investida

launch an onslaught - desferir um ataque

fend off an onslaught - repelir uma investida

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