make a physical attack on, threaten someone verbally or physically

Formal and Informal Expressions of assaulted

In different contexts, you can replace 'assaulted' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'attack, aggress, molest' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'jump, beat up, rough up' is a commonplace synonym.

assaulted: Explore its Definition & Usage

assaulted Definition

1make a physical attack on
2threaten someone verbally or physically

Using assaulted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "assaulted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
He was assaulted by a group of teenagers.
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She felt assaulted by his aggressive behavior.
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The victim was brutally assaulted and left unconscious.

assaulted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for assaulted

attack
hit
beat
punch
strike

Origins of assaulted

from Old French 'assaut', meaning 'attack'

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Summary: assaulted in Brief

'Assaulted' [əˈsɔːltɪd] means to make a physical attack on someone or to threaten them verbally or physically. It is often used in the context of violent crimes, such as 'The victim was brutally assaulted and left unconscious.' Synonyms include 'attack,' 'hit,' 'strike,' 'beat,' and 'punch.' Formal alternatives include 'aggress' and 'molest,' while informal alternatives include 'jump,' 'beat up,' and 'rough up.'