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Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for the act of forcing a person to engage in sexual activity
“The comedian has been the subject of publicized assault allegations.”
Plural for an abusive verbal attack
“When profanities are used purely for verbal assault, it veers close to violence.”
Plural for a prolonged armed struggle
Plural for a robbery at gunpoint
Plural for cruel, violent or indecent treatment
Plural for behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt or damage
Plural for violent and hostile behavior or acts
Plural for an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
Plural for an act or remark causing offense, irritation, or annoyance
Plural for a blow or stroke, especially from something thrown or falling
Plural for 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 confront through the use of military force
To bombard with bombs or artillery
To engage in hostilities or an altercation
To defy or put up an opposition to
To persistently carry out attacks on (an enemy or an enemy's territory)
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
To confront or come up against
To defy or challenge someone or something with hostile or argumentative intent
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