26984 words

assault

5 definitions • 9 examples
1

Examples:

He was charged with sexual assault.
UK The number of indecent assaults has increased alarmingly over the past year.
an assault on a police officer
They launched an assault on the capital yesterday.
2
a determined or serious attempt to do something difficult:

Examples:

Women's groups have demanded a nationwide assault on sexism in the workplace.
She died heroically during an assault on the world's second-highest mountain.
3
a threat to injure someone followed by a violent attack on them :

Examples:

Six fans were charged with assault and battery in connection with last week's game.
4
to attack someone violently:

Examples:

A woman and a man have been convicted of assaulting a police officer.
He had attempted to sexually assault the woman.
5
to make a sudden, violent attack on someone

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