B2nounlawpolitics
US/əˈsɔːlt/
UK/əˈsɔːlt/
a violent attack on a person; also a military attack, or strong criticism
In context
He was arrested for assault after a fight outside a bar.
The army launched an assault on the city at dawn.
Critics called the new law an assault on freedom of speech.
Words that go with assault
verb + noun
- launch an assaultRebels launched an assault on the capital.
- charged with assaultThe driver was charged with assault after hitting a police officer.
noun + preposition
- assault onThe article was a direct assault on the minister's honesty.
adjective + noun
- sexual assaultThe university offers support to victims of sexual assault.
- physical assaultVerbal abuse can be as harmful as physical assault.
- verbal assaultThe player was banned for a verbal assault on the referee.
noun + noun
- assault rifleThe soldiers were armed with assault rifles.