Assault (Verb)
Meaning 1
Attack in speech or writing; "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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- Whip
- Whang
- Abuse
- Rubbish
- Scald
- Blackguard
- Claw
- Clapperclaw
- Rip
- Shout
- Barrage
- Blister
- Vitriol
- Bombard
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Meaning 2
Force (someone) to have sex against their will; "The woman was raped on her way home at night".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 3
Attack someone physically or emotionally; "The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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- Savage
- Bait
- Rape
- Dishonor
- Dishonour
- Jump
- Molest
- Rush
- Violate
- Bulldog
- Outrage
- Desecrate
- Beset
- Reassail
- Blindside
- Assault
- Sic