assault

1 of 2

noun

as·sault ə-ˈsȯlt How to pronounce assault (audio)

: a violent physical or verbal attack

: a military attack usually involving direct combat with enemy forces

an assault on the enemy's air base

: a concerted effort (as to reach a goal or defeat an adversary)

an assault on drug trafficking

law

: a threat or attempt to inflict offensive physical contact or bodily harm on a person (as by lifting a fist in a threatening manner) that puts the person in immediate danger of or in apprehension (see apprehension sense 1) of such harm or contact compare battery sense 1b

: rape entry 1 sense 1

assault

2 of 2

verb

assaulted; assaulting; assaults

transitive verb

: to make an assault on : to attack violently

assaulted a police officer

: rape sense 1

The victim was sexually assaulted.

intransitive verb

: to make an assault

assaulter noun

Example Sentences

Noun She was injured in a brutal assault. attended a class teaching women self-defense against assault Verb He was arrested for assaulting a police officer. She verbally assaulted one of her coworkers. Enemy forces assaulted the city.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Grand jurors declined to indict on three charges, including vehicular assault.

Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 13 Sep. 2022 And under law, hitting an adult is considered assault.

Jennifer Brookland, Detroit Free Press, 13 Sep. 2022 Theft, vandalism and assault were the most common offenses reported.

Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 Out this week, the book cuts through the myth and caricature that has too often defined Giuliani, the former New York City mayor who has more recently served as a wingman for President Trump’s assault on democracy.

Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 Johnny Lee Hobson, who had a long history of traffic citations dating back more than a decade at the time of his 2018 arrest, on Monday pleaded guilty to reckless manslaughter and first-degree assault.

Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 12 Sep. 2022 Detectives earlier alleged that Smith had a criminal history in the 1970s that included burglary, assault and escape.

Dan Morse, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2022 He was charged with murder, operating a vehicle under the influence and assault in the first and fourth degrees.

Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2022 On July 12, 2020, a fire started on the amphibious assault ship as it was moored at Naval Base San Diego and raged for more than four days.

Megan Rose, ProPublica, 12 Sep. 2022

Verb

Highland Park in 2013 enacted the ordinance that bans assault weapons and large capacity magazines following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Kengne is accused of using a gun to assault four people at two Midtown locations, according to an arrest warrant obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Caroline Silva, ajc, 23 Aug. 2022 Prosecutors charged the Harlem rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, with two counts of using a semiautomatic firearm to assault Terell Ephron, also known as A$AP Relli.

Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2022 The key is using heavyweights of at least 60% of max to assault the muscle and occlude arterial blood flow.

Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 12 May 2022 Broden noted that Reffitt didn’t assault any law enforcement officers or enter the Capitol building.

Michael Kunzelman, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Aug. 2022 Broden noted that Reffitt didn't assault any law enforcement officers or enter the Capitol building.

Michael Kunzelman, Chron, 1 Aug. 2022 Broden noted that Reffitt didn't assault any law enforcement officers or enter the Capitol building.

Michael Kunzelman, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2022 Watson would contact them, hire them, then harass and/or assault them during the massage.

Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 1 Aug. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

assault 1 of 2

noun

as·sault ə-ˈsȯlt How to pronounce assault (audio)

: the crime or tort of threatening or attempting to inflict immediate offensive physical contact or bodily harm that one has the present ability to inflict and that puts the victim in fear of such harm or contact compare battery

: the crime of assault accompanied by battery

specifically : sexual assault in this entry

called also assault and battery

— aggravated assault

: a criminal assault accompanied by aggravating factors: as

a : a criminal assault that is committed with an intent to cause or that causes serious bodily injury especially through the use of a dangerous weapon

b : a criminal assault accompanied by the intent to commit or the commission of a felony (as rape) compare simple assault in this entry

— assault with intent

: a criminal assault committed with the intent to commit another specified crime assault with intent to rob assault with intent to kill

— civil assault

: an assault considered as a tort rather than as a crime compare criminal assault in this entry

— criminal assault

: an assault considered as a crime rather than as a tort compare civil assault in this entry

Note: An assault may be both a criminal assault and a civil assault.

— felonious assault

: a criminal assault that is classified as a felony and involves the infliction of serious bodily injury by the use of a dangerous weapon

— indecent assault

: intentional offensive sexual contact that does not amount to sexual intercourse or involve penetration and that is committed without consent of the victim and without the intent to commit rape

— sexual assault

: sexual contact usually that is forced upon a person without consent or inflicted upon a person who is incapable of giving consent (as because of age or physical or mental incapacity) or who places the assailant (as a doctor) in a position of trust see also rape

Note: Sexual assault in its most serious forms (often classified as first degree sexual assault) involves nonconsensual sexual penetration. In its less serious forms it may be the equivalent of statutory rape.

— simple assault

: a criminal assault that is not accompanied by any aggravating factors (as infliction of serious injury or use of a dangerous weapon) compare aggravated assault in this entry

Note: Simple assault is usually classified as a misdemeanor.

assault

2 of 2

transitive verb

: to make an assault on

specifically : to subject to a sexual assault

intransitive verb

: to make an assault

单词	assaults
释义	assault 1 of 2 noun as·sault ə-ˈsȯlt 1 a : a violent physical or verbal attack b : a military attack usually involving direct combat with enemy forces an assault on the enemy's air base c : a concerted effort (as to reach a goal or defeat an adversary) an assault on drug trafficking 2 law a : a threat or attempt to inflict offensive physical contact or bodily harm on a person (as by lifting a fist in a threatening manner) that puts the person in immediate danger of or in apprehension (see apprehension sense 1) of such harm or contact compare battery sense 1b b : rape entry 1 sense 1 assault 2 of 2 verb assaulted; assaulting; assaults transitive verb 1 : to make an assault on : to attack violently assaulted a police officer 2 : rape sense 1 The victim was sexually assaulted. intransitive verb : to make an assault assaulter noun Synonyms Noun rape ravishment sexual assault violation Verb force rape ravish violate See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun She was injured in a brutal assault. attended a class teaching women self-defense against assault Verb He was arrested for assaulting a police officer. She verbally assaulted one of her coworkers. Enemy forces assaulted the city. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Grand jurors declined to indict on three charges, including vehicular assault. Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 13 Sep. 2022 And under law, hitting an adult is considered assault. Jennifer Brookland, Detroit Free Press, 13 Sep. 2022 Theft, vandalism and assault were the most common offenses reported. Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 Out this week, the book cuts through the myth and caricature that has too often defined Giuliani, the former New York City mayor who has more recently served as a wingman for President Trump’s assault on democracy. Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 Johnny Lee Hobson, who had a long history of traffic citations dating back more than a decade at the time of his 2018 arrest, on Monday pleaded guilty to reckless manslaughter and first-degree assault. Carol Robinson \| Crobinson@al.com, al, 12 Sep. 2022 Detectives earlier alleged that Smith had a criminal history in the 1970s that included burglary, assault and escape. Dan Morse, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2022 He was charged with murder, operating a vehicle under the influence and assault in the first and fourth degrees. Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2022 On July 12, 2020, a fire started on the amphibious assault ship as it was moored at Naval Base San Diego and raged for more than four days. Megan Rose, ProPublica, 12 Sep. 2022 Verb Highland Park in 2013 enacted the ordinance that bans assault weapons and large capacity magazines following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Kengne is accused of using a gun to assault four people at two Midtown locations, according to an arrest warrant obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Caroline Silva, ajc, 23 Aug. 2022 Prosecutors charged the Harlem rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, with two counts of using a semiautomatic firearm to assault Terell Ephron, also known as A$AP Relli. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2022 The key is using heavyweights of at least 60% of max to assault the muscle and occlude arterial blood flow. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 12 May 2022 Broden noted that Reffitt didn’t assault any law enforcement officers or enter the Capitol building. Michael Kunzelman, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Aug. 2022 Broden noted that Reffitt didn't assault any law enforcement officers or enter the Capitol building. Michael Kunzelman, Chron, 1 Aug. 2022 Broden noted that Reffitt didn't assault any law enforcement officers or enter the Capitol building. Michael Kunzelman, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2022 Watson would contact them, hire them, then harass and/or assault them during the massage. Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 1 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English assaut, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin assaltus, from assalire* — see assail First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing assault aggravated assault assault boat assault weapon assault and battery assault course assault rifle sexual assault indecent assault counter-assault under assault See More aggravated assault assault boat assault weapon assault and battery assault course assault rifle sexual assault indecent assault counter-assault under assault See More Kids Definition assault 1 of 2 noun as·sault ə-ˈsȯlt 1 : a violent or sudden attack a military assault on the castle "… this is assault," Mr. Eberhardt said. "You can't choke another person." Carl Hiaasen, Hoot 2 : an unlawful attempt or threat to harm someone assault 2 of 2 verb assaulted; assaulting : to violently attack Enemy forces assaulted the city. Legal Definition assault 1 of 2 noun as·sault ə-ˈsȯlt 1 : the crime or tort of threatening or attempting to inflict immediate offensive physical contact or bodily harm that one has the present ability to inflict and that puts the victim in fear of such harm or contact compare battery 2 : the crime of assault accompanied by battery specifically : sexual assault in this entry called also assault and battery — aggravated assault : a criminal assault accompanied by aggravating factors: as a : a criminal assault that is committed with an intent to cause or that causes serious bodily injury especially through the use of a dangerous weapon b : a criminal assault accompanied by the intent to commit or the commission of a felony (as rape) compare simple assault in this entry — assault with intent : a criminal assault committed with the intent to commit another specified crime assault with intent to rob assault with intent to kill — civil assault : an assault considered as a tort rather than as a crime compare criminal assault in this entry — criminal assault : an assault considered as a crime rather than as a tort compare civil assault in this entry Note: An assault may be both a criminal assault and a civil assault. — felonious assault : a criminal assault that is classified as a felony and involves the infliction of serious bodily injury by the use of a dangerous weapon — indecent assault : intentional offensive sexual contact that does not amount to sexual intercourse or involve penetration and that is committed without consent of the victim and without the intent to commit rape — sexual assault : sexual contact usually that is forced upon a person without consent or inflicted upon a person who is incapable of giving consent (as because of age or physical or mental incapacity) or who places the assailant (as a doctor) in a position of trust see also rape Note: Sexual assault in its most serious forms (often classified as first degree sexual assault) involves nonconsensual sexual penetration. In its less serious forms it may be the equivalent of statutory rape. — simple assault : a criminal assault that is not accompanied by any aggravating factors (as infliction of serious injury or use of a dangerous weapon) compare aggravated assault in this entry Note: Simple assault is usually classified as a misdemeanor. assault 2 of 2 transitive verb : to make an assault on specifically : to subject to a sexual assault intransitive verb : to make an assault History and Etymology for assault Noun Old French assaut, literally, attack, ultimately from Latin assultus, from assilire to leap (on), attack assaults 1 of 2 noun plural of assault 1 as in rapes the act of forcing a person to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse attended a class teaching women self-defense against assault Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance rapes violations sexual assaults ravishments molestations acquaintance rapes date rapes gang rapes indecent assaults statutory rapes defilements 2 as in attacks the act or action of setting upon with force or violence was arrested for his assault of the bystander Synonyms & Similar Words attacks onslaughts raids strikes offensives offenses attempts aggressions bombardments incursions invasions blitzkriegs counterattacks rushes charges blitzes ambushes offences onsets bombings barrages sieges descents ambuscades coups de main counterstrikes counteroffensives forays ravages sorties counter-attacks sallies counter-strikes counterassaults breakthroughs envelopments counter-assaults air raids pillages volleys fusillades storms cannonades counter-aggressions counteraggressions sacks salvos hails salvoes whammies Antonyms & Near Antonyms defenses guards shields oppositions resistances protections defensives securities shelters See More assaults 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of assault 1 as in violates to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse with a person unwilling or unable to give consent was registered as a sex offender after assaulting the victim Synonyms & Similar Words rapes violates forces ravishes date rapes gang rapes molests paws defiles deflowers 2 as in raids to take sudden, violent action against was found guilty of assaulting an officer enemy forces assaulted the city Synonyms & Similar Words attacks raids storms strikes ambushes charges robs swarms assails invades sics rushes besets sets at sets upon sets on tears into rounds on bushwhacks flies at sicks pitches into trashes lights into mobs descends (on or upon) beats up on goes at bombs jumps (on) ambuscades surprises turns (on) barrages flanks ravages sacks blitzes pounces (on or upon) besieges goes in (on) cannonades waylays cannons bombards plunders forays nukes pillages bum-rushes batters buffets mugs loots harries gangs up (on) surprizes plasters overruns presses beleaguers envelops bangs away (at) Antonyms & Near Antonyms protects defends shields covers guards secures
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