assault
/əˈsɔlt/
verb
- To make a physical attack on someone.
- She was assaulted while walking home late at night.
- The man was arrested for assaulting a security guard.
- The video shows the suspect assaulting the victim with a bat.
- To attack or challenge something vigorously, such as a problem or system.
- They assaulted the old computer system with a series of tests.
- The new policy assaults the very principles of fairness.
- The researchers assaulted the problem from every angle.
noun
- A physical attack or threat of attack on a person.
- He was charged with assault after the fight outside the bar.
- The victim reported the assault to the police immediately.
- Verbal threats can sometimes be considered assault in court.
- A strong or determined attempt to achieve something difficult.
- Her assault on the world record fell just short.
- The team launched an assault on the mountain peak at dawn.
- The charity began an assault on poverty in the region.
- A military attack on a position or fortification.
- The general ordered an assault on the enemy's stronghold.
- The assault began with heavy artillery fire.
- The soldiers prepared for a night assault on the bridge.