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 war military law 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 military war weapon moral law 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 news reported a series of assaults in the city park last week, including one where a man swung a metal pipe at pedestrians but didn't actually hit anyone. " action law police military human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The crime whose action is such an attempt. Examples : "The news reported a rise in assaults near the train station last month. " police law action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An act that causes someone to apprehend imminent bodily harm. Examples : "The news reported a rise in assaults near the train station, making people feel unsafe walking alone at night. " law police action body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The tort whose action is such an act. Examples : "The student's verbal assaults on the teacher were a form of bullying. " law action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A non-competitive combat between two fencers. Examples : "During fencing practice, the coach arranged several assaults for the students to improve their reaction time. " sport action 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 military law Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To threaten or harass. Examples : "The older student assaults the younger children by yelling at them and taking their lunch money. " action police law military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
