assault
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: assaults · assaulting · assaulted
Sense 1
A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
một cuộc tấn công bạo lực bằng phương tiện vật lý
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A violent verbal attack, for example with insults, criticism, and the like
một cuộc tấn công bằng lời nói, ví dụ như xúc phạm, chỉ trích
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To attack, physically or figuratively; to assail.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To threaten or harass.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “assault” mean?
A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
Is “assault” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.