Assault word meaning and definition
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Meaning and definition for "assault" word
[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"\, 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. |
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