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!
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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
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.'
