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onset
/ˈɒnˌsɛt/
noun
An attack; an assault especially of an army.
Similar: storming
The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.
"the onset of schizophrenia"
The initial portion of a syllable, preceding the syllable nucleus.
verb
To assault; to set upon.
To set about; to begin.
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