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Onset

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Definition

The beginning of something, especially something unpleasant.

Synonyms & similar words

oncoming onrush onslaught attack start beginning commencement initiation outset dawn launch origination kickoff birth inception genesis incipience outbreak arrival advent appearance emergence oncoming invasion

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