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Definition of assaulted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
criticizedsubjected to intense criticism or pressure
- The politician felt assaulted by the media's questions.
2.
violenceattacked physically or verbally
- The assaulted victim was taken to the hospital.
Origin of assaulted
Latin, ad (to) + saltare (to jump)
Terms with assaulted included in their meaning
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crime
having been sexually assaulted
assault
be physically assaulted or targeted
assaulted
having been raped by a group of people
injury
assaulted with a broken glass
conflict
having been attacked or assaulted
Examples of assaulted in a sentence
The employee was assaulted by constant demands from his boss. The assaulted man needed immediate medical attention. She felt assaulted by the harsh words.
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- French:assailli, agressé, ...
- German:angegriffen, ...
- Italian:assalito, aggredito, ...
- Spanish:atacado, agredido, ...
- Portuguese:pressionado, atacado, ...
- Chinese:被攻击的, 被袭击的, ...
- Japanese:非難された, 襲撃された, ...
- Arabic:مُتَعَرِّضٌ لِانْتِقَادَاتٍ شَدِيدَة, مُعتَدى عَلَيه, ...
- Hebrew:מוּתְקָף, מוּכֶּה, ...
- Russian:атакованный, нападавший, ...
- Ukrainian:підданий нападу, нападений, ...
- Hindi:आलोचनाओं से घिरा, पीड़ित, ...
Definition of assault - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
violencemake a physical attack on
- The gang assaulted the man in the alley.
2.
physical or emotionalattack someone physically or emotionally
- He was arrested for assaulting a police officer.
3.
sexual violenceTECH. force someone to have sex against their willTECH.
- The criminal was charged with assaulting the victim.
Noun
1.
physical violenceviolent attack on someone
- The victim was left bruised after the assault.
2.
verbal attackintense criticism or opposition
- The politician faced an assault from the media.
3.
legal crimeTECH. the crime of attempting or threatening violenceTECH.
- Assault is a serious offense under the law.
4.
crimeTECH. the crime of forcing someone into sexual actsTECH.
- The suspect was arrested for sexual assault.
5.
militaryTECH. close fighting in a military attackTECH.
- The soldiers prepared for an assault on the enemy base.
Expressions with assault
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attack damaging someone's reputation or character
The article was an assault on his good name.
direct attack against the front of something or someone
The army launched a frontal assault on the enemy's base.
attack someone or something forcefully or aggressively
The army made an assault on the enemy base.
aggressive words intended to harm or intimidate someone
The manager's verbal assault left the team demoralized.
unproven claim that someone committed a physical attack
The court heard details of the alleged assault during the hearing.
firearm designed for rapid fire and combat use
The ban on assault weapons aims to reduce violent crimes.
illegal act of non-consensual sexual nature
The court found him guilty of sexual assault.
area with obstacles to improve physical skills
The team tackled the assault course with enthusiasm.
strongly offend or shock someone's feelings or values
The loud music assaulted my sensibilities.
commit unwanted sexual contact or activity against someone without that person's agreement
The jury found him guilty because he did sexually assault the victim.
military rifle that is lightweight, rapid-fire, and has select-fire capability
The soldier carried an assault rifle into battle.
unwanted sexual contact without intercourse
He was charged with indecent assault after the incident.
assault with disregard for life or with a deadly weapon
He was charged with aggravated assault after the incident.
combined act of threat and physical attack
He was charged with assault and battery after the altercation.
military attack using troops carried by aircraft or helicopters
The unit prepared for an air assault on the enemy positions at dawn.
military attack from sea to land
The marines prepared for an amphibious assault on the enemy beach.
military unit leading an attack
The assault echelon moved forward at dawn.
military engineer clearing obstacles for infantry
The assault pioneer led the team through the barbed wire.
Origin of assault
Latin, assultus (attack)
Examples of assault in a sentence
The soldier assaulted the enemy's position at dawn. She was charged with assaulting her neighbor during the argument. The protester was accused of assaulting a security guard. He was accused of assaulting her in the alley. The suspect attempted to assault the woman. The assault left him with several broken bones.
She reported the assault to the local authorities immediately. Her proposal met with an assault from the board members. The new policy faced an assault from the public. He was charged with assault after the altercation. The victim reported the assault to the authorities. He was charged with assault after the incident. The victim reported the assault to the police. The assault on the fortress lasted all night. An unexpected assault took place at dawn.
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- French:agresser, agression, ...
- German:angreifen, Angriff, ...
- Italian:attaccare, assalto, ...
- Spanish:atacar, agresión, ...
- Portuguese:agredir, ataque violento, ...
- Chinese:攻击, 暴力行为, ...
- Japanese:襲撃する, 襲撃, ...
- Arabic:اِعْتَدَى, اِعْتِدَاء, ...
- Hebrew:לִתְקוֹף, תְּקִיפָה, ...
- Russian:атаковать, атака, ...
- Ukrainian:нападати, напад, ...
- Hindi:हमला करना, हमला, ...
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