Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
assault
noun / verb
/əˈsɔlt/
Definition
A violent attack or a threat of violence against another person.
Examples
- He was charged with assault after the fight broke out.
- The emotional assault she faced was just as damaging as physical harm.
Meaning
Assault refers to an act of physically attacking someone or creating fear of harm without physical contact.
Synonyms
- attack
- assail
- offensive
- aggression
- strike
