Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Assault.
How to pronounce assault:
US
Assault - as a noun
Close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
battle8conflict15engagement14fight12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1946
A threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attack12attempt11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ravishment18violation12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sex crimesex offensesexual abusesexual assaultHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Assault - as a verb
Attack someone physically or emotionally
Example: "The mugger assaulted the woman"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assail6attack12set onHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Force (someone) to have sex against their will
Example: "The woman was raped on her way home at night"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dishonor12dishonour13outrage8ravish12violate10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assail6attack12set onHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Attack in speech or writing
Example: "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new house speaker"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assail6attack12lash outround6snipe7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criticise13criticize22knock15pick apartHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The victim suffered a serious assault and was rushed to the hospital."
"The politician was accused of sexual assault by multiple women."
"The suspect was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon."
"The assault on the castle was carefully planned by the enemy forces."
"She filed a lawsuit against her employer for assault and harassment."
Word Game Points
Is ASSAULT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, assault is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ASSAULT has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is ASSAULT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, assault is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordASSAULT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is ASSAULT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, assault is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordASSAULT has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
