Encounter and Onset

Encounter noun - A brief clash between enemies or rivals.

Onset and encounter are semantically related In some cases you can use "Onset" instead a noun "Encounter".

Nearby Words: encountered, encountering

Onset noun - The act or action of setting upon with force or violence.

Encounter and onset are semantically related in attack topic. Sometimes you can use "Encounter" instead a noun "Onset", if it concerns topics such as beginning.