noun🔗ShareA violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc."to make assault upon a man, a house, or a town"actionpolicewarmilitarylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA violent onset or attack with moral weapons, for example words, arguments, appeals, and the like"to make an assault on the prerogatives of a prince, or on the constitution of a government"actionmilitarywarweaponmorallawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn 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."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. "actionlawpolicemilitaryhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe crime whose action is such an attempt."The news reported a rise in assaults near the train station last month. "policelawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn act that causes someone to apprehend imminent bodily harm."The news reported a rise in assaults near the train station, making people feel unsafe walking alone at night. "lawpoliceactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe tort whose action is such an act."The student's verbal assaults on the teacher were a form of bullying. "lawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA non-competitive combat between two fencers."During fencing practice, the coach arranged several assaults for the students to improve their reaction time. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo attack, physically or figuratively."Loud music assaulted our ears as we entered the building."actionmilitarylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo threaten or harass."The older student assaults the younger children by yelling at them and taking their lunch money. "actionpolicelawmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading