assault

US /əˈsɑːlt/
UK /əˈsɑːlt/
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a physical attack

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He was charged with assault after the bar fight.
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The victim suffered a brutal assault.
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attackbeatingmuggingviolencebattery
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a concerted attempt to do something demanding

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The company launched an assault on the competitor's market share.
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The team made a strong assault on the summit.
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campaigndriveoffensivepushblitz
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make a physical attack on

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The gang members decided to assault their rivals.
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He threatened to assault anyone who stood in his way.
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attackstrikehitbeatmug