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assault

[əˈsɔːlt]

assault Definition

  • 1a violent physical or verbal attack
  • 2an unlawful threat or attempt to do bodily harm to another

Using assault: Examples

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

  • Example

    The victim suffered serious injuries in the assault.

  • Example

    He was charged with assault and battery.

  • Example

    The protesters were met with police assault.

  • Example

    She felt assaulted by his harsh words.

assault Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with assault

  • any type of sexual activity that a person does not agree to, including rape, unwanted touching, and forced kissing

    Example

    She reported the sexual assault to the authorities.

  • the crime of threatening and physically harming someone

    Example

    He was arrested for assault and battery after attacking the security guard.

  • the crime of threatening and physically harming someone with a weapon that could cause death or serious injury

    Example

    He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon after attacking the victim with a knife.

Origins of assault

from Old French 'assaut', from Latin 'assultus', meaning 'a leap upon'

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Summary: assault in Brief

The term 'assault' [əˈsɔːlt] refers to a violent physical or verbal attack, or an unlawful threat or attempt to do bodily harm to another. It can include sexual assault, assault and battery, and assault with a deadly weapon. Synonyms include 'attack,' 'battery,' and 'offense.' Formal equivalents are 'attack' and 'offense,' while informal ones are 'beatdown' and 'smackdown.'

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