assault

verb C1 Formal

Meaning

To engage in a violent physical attack or to inflict harm upon an individual, often with the intent to cause injury or distress; can also refer to aggressive verbal or psychological actions aimed at undermining or intimidating an individual or group.

💡 While "assault" typically denotes physical violence, it is important to recognize its application in legal contexts where it may encompass threats or attempts to inflict harm, thus broadening its implications beyond mere physicality.

Example Sentences

Researchers assault the hypothesis by conducting rigorous experiments and analysis .

The company plans to assault the market with a new product .

The soldier planned to assault the enemy base at dawn .

The soldier was trained never to assault without clear orders .

Word in Context

Sabah ı n ilerleyen saatlerinde sahil kenar ı nda k üçü k bir kafe , sakin bir ak ış i ç indeydi . Aniden esen r ü zgar , kafenin tente ve sandalyelerine assault edercesine sert ç e vurdu ; ç al ış anlar masalar ı h ı zla sabitledi . Garsonlar , m üş terileri tela ş land ı rmamak i ç in nazik ç e i ç eri davet ederek gev ş ek e ş yalar ı toplad ı ve kap ı lar ı kapatt ı. İş letme sahibi , daha fazla zarar olmamas ı i ç in tenteyi indirip ç evresel ko ş ullar ı g ö zlemlemeleri gerekti ğ ini belirtti . R ü zgar k ı sa s ü re sonra hafifleyince sakinlik geri geldi ve kahveler sessiz bir ş ekilde servis edilmeye devam edildi .

Common Phrases

physical assault sexual assault assault charges

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