Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Assaults.
Assaults - 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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Assaults - as a verb
Attack someone physically or emotionally
Example: "The mugger assaulted the woman"
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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 city has seen an increase in violent assaults."
"The victim suffered multiple physical assaults."
"The police arrested three suspects for the series of assaults."
"She was charged with multiple assaults on innocent bystanders."
"The increase in assaults has led to a rise in crime rates."
Word Game Points
Is ASSAULTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, assaults is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ASSAULTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is ASSAULTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, assaults is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordASSAULTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is ASSAULTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, assaults is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordASSAULTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.