Definition of Assault

  • 1. Close fighting during the culmination of a military attack Noun
  • 2. A threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped Noun
  • 3. Thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1946 Noun
  • 4. The crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will Noun
  • 5. Attack someone physically or emotionally Verb
  • 6. Force (someone) to have sex against their will Verb
  • 7. Attack in speech or writing Verb

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