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

  • (..) standing up to these guys. Count to five, then throw. Hey, no offense, but you got somethin' bigger in that belt? - What now? - All-out assault on Bane. But you need to get people across the bridge. - Why? - In case we fail. Lead an exodus. (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises