noun Download 🔗Share A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc. Examples : "to make assault upon a man, a house, or a town" action police military law war body human essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A violent onset or attack with moral weapons, for example words, arguments, appeals, and the like Examples : "to make an assault on the prerogatives of a prince, or on the constitution of a government" action war police military law moral essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An attempt to commit battery: a violent attempt, or willful effort with force or violence, to do hurt to another, but without necessarily touching his person, as by lifting a fist in a threatening manner, or by striking at him and missing him. Examples : "The student's angry assault on the teacher, raising his fist in a threatening way, caused the class to erupt in fear. " action law essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The crime whose action is such an attempt. Examples : "The student's assault on the teacher's authority led to a suspension. " law action police essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An act that causes someone to apprehend imminent bodily harm. Examples : "The angry student's aggressive posture and raised fist were an assault on the teacher's safety. " action law police essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The tort whose action is such an act. Examples : "The assault on the teacher's authority was a serious problem in the classroom. " law action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A non-competitive combat between two fencers. Examples : "The fencing club's main practice was a spirited assault, with the fencers exchanging quick thrusts and parries. " sport war action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To attack, physically or figuratively. Examples : "Loud music assaulted our ears as we entered the building." action war law military police essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To threaten or harass. Examples : "The bully frequently assaulted other students with unkind words and threats. " action police law military essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading