⚔️assault

noun, verb
/əˈsɔːlt/

Meaning

a physical attack or to attack someone violently

Example Sentences

He was charged with assault after the fight.

Example Expressions

sexual assault

Synonyms

attack, strike, aggression, offensive

Antonyms

defense, protection

Collocations

commit assault, charged with assault, physical assault

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