noun🔗ShareAgression, attaqueA violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc."to make assault upon a man, a house, or a town"Faire une agression sur un homme, une maison ou une ville.actionpolicemilitarylawwarbodyhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAssaut, attaqueA 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"Faire un assaut contre les prérogatives d'un prince, ou contre la constitution d'un gouvernement.actionwarpolicemilitarylawmoralessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAgressionAn 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 student's angry assault on the teacher, raising his fist in a threatening way, caused the class to erupt in fear. "L'agression du professeur par l'élève en colère, levant le poing d'une manière menaçante, a provoqué une explosion de peur dans la classe.actionlawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAgressionThe crime whose action is such an attempt."The student's assault on the teacher's authority led to a suspension. "L'agression de l'élève contre l'autorité du professeur a conduit à une suspension.lawactionpoliceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAgressionAn act that causes someone to apprehend imminent bodily harm."The angry student's aggressive posture and raised fist were an assault on the teacher's safety. "La posture agressive et le poing levé de l'élève en colère constituaient une agression contre la sécurité de l'enseignant.actionlawpoliceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAgression, attaqueThe tort whose action is such an act."The assault on the teacher's authority was a serious problem in the classroom. "L'agression contre l'autorité de l'enseignant était un problème grave dans la classe.lawactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAssautA non-competitive combat between two fencers."The fencing club's main practice was a spirited assault, with the fencers exchanging quick thrusts and parries. "La pratique principale du club d'escrime était un assaut animé, avec les escrimeurs échangeant des estocades et des parades rapides.sportwaractionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAssaillir, attaquerTo attack, physically or figuratively."Loud music assaulted our ears as we entered the building."Une musique forte a assailli nos oreilles lorsque nous sommes entrés dans le bâtiment.actionwarlawmilitarypoliceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMenacer, harcelerTo threaten or harass."The bully frequently assaulted other students with unkind words and threats. "L'intimidateur menaçait et harcelait fréquemment d'autres élèves avec des mots et des menaces méchants.actionpolicelawmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading