English / word
assault
noun, verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
a sudden, violent physical attack upon someone
a physical attack or to attack someone violently
In context
01
The victim reported a physical assault to the police.
02
Troops launched a night assault on the enemy camp.
Synonyms
attack,strike,aggression
Antonyms
defense,protection
Collocations
commit assault,charged with assault,physical assault
Verb forms
Past: assaulted · Past participle: assaulted · -ing: assaulting