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Meaning and definition for "assault" word

[noun] a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
[noun] the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will
[noun] close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
[noun] thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1946
[verb] attack verbally, in speech or writing; "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker"
[verb] attack someone physically or emotionally; "The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly"
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\As*sault"\, n. [OE. asaut, assaut, OF. assaut, asalt, F. assaut, LL. assaltus; L. ad + saltus a leaping, a springing, salire to leap. See {Assail}.] 1. A violent onset or attack with physical means, as blows, weapons, etc.; an onslaught; the rush or charge of an attacking force; onset; as, to make assault upon a man, a house, or a town. The Spanish general prepared to renew the assault. --Prescott. Unshaken bears the assault Of their most dreaded foe, the strong southwest. --Wordsworth. 2. A violent onset or attack with moral weapons, as words, arguments, appeals, and the like; as, to make an assault on the prerogatives of a prince, or on the constitution of a government. --Clarendon. 3. (Law) An apparently violent attempt, or willful offer with force or violence, to do hurt to another; an attempt or offer to beat another, accompanied by a degree of violence, but without touching his person, as by lifting the fist, or a cane, in a threatening manner, or by striking at him, and missing him. If the blow aimed takes effect, it is a battery. --Blackstone. Wharton. Practically, however, the word assault is used to include the battery. --Mozley & W. Syn: Attack; invasion; incursion; descent; onset; onslaught; charge; storm.
\As*sault"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Assaulted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Assaulting}.] [From {Assault}, n.: cf. OF. assaulter, LL. assaltare.] 1. To make an assault upon, as by a sudden rush of armed men; to attack with unlawful or insulting physical violence or menaces. Insnared, assaulted, overcome, led bound. --Milton. 2. To attack with moral means, or with a view of producing moral effects; to attack by words, arguments, or unfriendly measures; to assail; as, to assault a reputation or an administration. Before the gates, the cries of babes newborn, . . . Assault his ears. --Dryden. Note: In the latter sense, assail is more common. Syn: To attack; assail; invade; encounter; storm; charge. See {Attack}.

Synonyms for assault

assail, assail, attack, attack, lash out, rape, ravishment, round, set on, snipe, violation

See also: abuse | aggravated assault | attack | attempt | bait | barrage | battery | battle | beset | blackguard | blister | bulldog | carnal abuse | clapperclaw | claw | conflict | criticise | criticize | date rape | desecrate | dishonor | dishonour | engagement | fight | jump | molest | mugging | onrush | onset | onslaught | outrage | pick apart | profane | rape | ravish | reassail | resisting arrest | rip | rubbish | rush | savage | set | set upon | sexual abuse | sexual assault | shout | sic | statutory rape | storm | thoroughbred | violate | vitriol | whang | whip |

Related terms: boost, butt, coup de main, cram, execration, gas attack, goad, harm, impugnment, incursion, invective, jostle, mugging, ramp, roar, run, rush, sack, set on, shake, tamp, tongue-lashing

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Let's analyse "assault" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: TLUASSA. Average typing speed for these characters is 1975 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: assault: 1 + 1 + 3 = 5, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: assault: 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 2 = 12, reduced: 3, and the final result is Three.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (2) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
L (1) 12 Hanged Man Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
S (2) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1) 21 World Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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