assault
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ssault
ˈsɔlt
sawlt
/ɐsˈɒlt/

Definition & Meaning of "assault"in English

to assault
01

to violently attack someone

Transitive: to assault sb
to assault definition and meaning
Examples
The assailant attempted to assault the victim in a dark alley.
02

to aggressively criticize or attack someone through speech or writing

Transitive: to assault sb/sth
Examples
The politician was assaulted in the media for his controversial views.
03

to force someone to engage in sexual activity without their consent

Transitive: to assault sb
Examples
She sought justice after being assaulted by the attacker.
Assault
01

an act of crime in which someone physically attacks another person

assault definition and meaning
Examples
The police arrested the suspect for assault after he attacked a passerby on the street.
02

intense close-quarters combat that occurs during the final stage of a military attack or offensive

Examples
The soldiers engaged in a brutal assault on the enemy's stronghold, fighting hand-to-hand.
03

the criminal act of forcing someone to engage in sexual intercourse against their will

Examples
The suspect was charged with sexual assault.
04

the act of attempting to do or achieve something difficult in a determined way

Examples
The team 's assault on the summit was met with harsh weather conditions, but they persevered.
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