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ASSAULT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Assault.

How to pronounce assault:

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Assault - as a noun

Close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

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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

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The crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will

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Assault - as a verb

Force (someone) to have sex against their will

Example: "The woman was raped on her way home at night"

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Attack in speech or writing

Example: "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new house speaker"

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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."
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Word Game Points

Is ASSAULT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, assault is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
ASSAULT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is ASSAULT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, assault is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASSAULT has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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