Penetration vs Onslaught - What's the difference?
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The act of penetrating something.
Specifically, the insertion of the penis (or similar object) during sexual intercourse.
The act of penetrating a given situation with the mind or faculties; perception, discernment.
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A number or fraction that represents how many cards/decks will be dealt before shuffling, in contrast to the total number of cards/decks in play.
A fierce attack.
A large quantity of people or things resembling an attack.
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Penetration is a related term of onslaught.
As nouns the difference between penetration and onslaught
is that penetration is penetration while onslaught is a fierce attack.penetration
English
Noun
(en noun)- Any penetration , however slight, is sufficient to complete the offense.
- my observations of her looks and actions became acutely sharpened, and that to a degree which, notwithstanding my efforts to conceal it, could not escape her penetration .
Derived terms
* double penetration * interpenetrationonslaught
English
Noun
(wikipedia onslaught) (en noun)- They opened the doors and prepared for the onslaught of holiday shoppers.
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