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A military attack or raid on an enemy position
“As the friendly forces moved forward, Sergeant McCleery began a lateral assault on the enemy bunker line.”
The act of physically attacking someone
“Members of the public have come forward, claiming to have been the victims of assault by a group of scoundrels.”
The act of forcing a person to engage in sexual activity
“The comedian has been the subject of publicized assault allegations.”
An abusive verbal attack
“When profanities are used purely for verbal assault, it veers close to violence.”
A prolonged armed struggle
A robbery at gunpoint
Cruel, violent or indecent treatment
Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt or damage
Violent and hostile behavior or acts
An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
An act or remark causing offense, irritation, or annoyance
A blow or stroke, especially from something thrown or falling
A sudden swoop or spring, typically to capture or grab something or someone
To physically attack
“Tiffany would angrily assault a staff member at the videogame store who had mistaken her for a man.”
To attack or besiege, especially militarily
“I at once ordered the whole corps to advance and assault the enemy's base.”
To engage in carnal activity with a person unwilling or unable to give consent
“Harvey was known to assault women, who would subsequently take their anger out on Don.”
To engage in hostilities or an altercation
To attack instead of defending
To defy or put up an opposition to
To inappropriately touch or harass someone with one's hands
To attack someone, typically from a hidden position
To engage in activity with a person unwilling or unable to give consent
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