ASSAULT Synonyms
There are 21 synonyms of the word
assault.
(exact relations)
There are 26 hypernyms of the word assault. (close relations)
There are 26 hypernyms of the word assault. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ASSAULT
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | attack | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 2 | outrage | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 3 | violation | nounn | ||||
| 4 | abuse | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 5 | aggression | nounn | ||||
| 6 | battery | nounn | ||||
| 7 | maltreatment | nounn | ||||
| 8 | offense | nounn | ||||
| 9 | violence | nounn | ||||
| 10 | assail | verbv | ||||
| 11 | dishonor | nounn | ||||
| 12 | dishonour | nounn | ||||
| 13 | onrush | nounn | ||||
| 14 | ravish | verbv | ||||
| 15 | ravishment | nounn | ||||
| 16 | round | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | ||||
| 17 | snipe | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 18 | violate | verbv | ||||
| 19 | onfall | nounn | ||||
| 20 | lash out | verbv | ||||
Best Hypernyms For ASSAULT
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
assault, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (20)
attack
abuse
aggression
assail
attempt
battery
battle
conflict
criticise
criticize
engagement
fight
harm
injury
knock
offense
transgression
violation
violence
wrongdoing
Phrases (6)
pick apartset onsex crimesex offensesexual abusesexual assaultAlternatives for ATTACK
Words (57)
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lash outplan of attackset on
