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Vocabulary Entry
assault
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A sudden, violent attack or an effort to harm someone.
Example Sentences
"The victim reported the assault to the police."
"New laws have been proposed to combat sexual assault."
"He was charged with assault after the brawl."
"Witnesses described a brutal assault in the alley."
V
verb
To make a physical attack on someone.
Example Sentences
"He was accused of assaulting a police officer."
"They plan to assault the enemy's position at dawn."
"The intruder attempted to assault the homeowner."
"The team was trained to assault the target quickly."