assault

Definition

  • noun: the crime of trying or threatening to hurt someone physically
  • noun: a violent physical or verbal attack
  • verb: to violently attack (someone or something)
  • verb: to make an assault on
  • often + 'on'
  • synonyms: charge, onslaught, onset

Examples

  • He was accused of 'assault'. = He was charged with 'assault'. = 'Assault' charges were brought against him.

  • He came 'under assault' for his unusual beliefs. [=he was severely criticized for his unusual beliefs]

  • He was found guilty of 'sexual assault'. [=the crime of touching someone in an unwanted sexual way]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) We are not, you are not. We must abort the attack. The game has changed. What are you talking about? All elements are past their release points. They're in assault position. Then delay the attack. At least, delay the attack. I have a chance... ...to infiltrate Skynet and rescue those (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation