Assault Definition & Meaning
assault
- noun
- close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
- a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
- thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1946
- the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will
- verb
- attack someone physically or emotionally; "The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly"
- force (someone) to have sex against their will; "The woman was raped on her way home at night"
- attack in speech or writing; "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker"
"Assault" in song lyrics
See how assault is used in real songs:
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"Now I'm sitting in court, for aggrivated assault"
9th Prince f/ Shyheim, William Cooper — Sour Diesel -
"Jail, for MC assault"
Audio Two — Top Billin' -
"And who got charged for assault"
Beretta 9 f/ Midaz — Who Cares
Words that rhyme with assault
Usage tips for "assault"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "assault" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for assault to find words that pair well.