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to assault
01
to violently attack someone
Transitive: to assault sb
Examples
The assailant attempted to assault the victim in a dark alley.
The police arrested the suspect for attempting to assault a pedestrian.
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.
She felt personally assaulted after reading the cruel comments about her online.
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.
He was arrested after attempting to assault the victim.
Assault
01
an act of crime in which someone physically attacks another person
Examples
The police arrested the suspect for assault after he attacked a passerby on the street.
The victim sustained injuries during the assault and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
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.
The assault on the fortress was the decisive battle that ended the war.
03
the criminal act of forcing someone to engage in sexual intercourse against their will
Examples
The suspect was charged with sexual assault.
Victims of assault are offered legal and medical assistance.
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.
His assault on the record books came after years of rigorous training and dedication.
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