ASSAULTING Synonyms
There are 39 synonyms of the word
assaulting.
(exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word assaulting. (close relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word assaulting. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ASSAULTING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | attacking | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 2 | battering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 3 | beating | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 4 | clubbing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 5 | hitting | verbv | ||||
| 6 | pounding | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 7 | smacking | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 8 | striking | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 9 | thrashing | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 10 | thumping | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 11 | walloping | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 12 | whacking | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 13 | bashing | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 14 | bopping | verbv | ||||
| 15 | clobbering | verbv | ||||
| 16 | decking | nounn | ||||
| 17 | lambasting | verbv | ||||
| 18 | manhandling | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 19 | mauling | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 20 | pasting | verb, nounv, n | ||||
Best Hypernyms For ASSAULTING
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
assaulting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
attack
assail
attempt
battle
conflict
criticise
criticize
engagement
fight
knock
Phrases (6)
pick apartset onsex crimesex offensesexual abusesexual assaultAlternatives for ATTACKING
Words (38)
beleagueringbushwhackingdescendingencroachinginvadingmaraudingoffendingoverpoweringoverwhelmingpenetratingpillagingraidingrushingstrikingaggressingassailingbesettingblitzingchargingoppugningpouncingsiccingsmitingstormingassailaggressapproachattemptblastfireflackflakonrushonsetonslaughtroundsnipetone-beginningPhrases (3)
lash outplan of attackset on
