C1noun 2K

Assault

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈsɔːlt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈsɔːlt/"]/

Meaning of Assault

the crime of attacking somebody physically

In simple words: A violent attack on someone.

Assault in a sentence

• The criminal was charged with assault after the altercation in the bar.
• The documentary shed light on the psychological effects of assault on victims.
• He faced a court hearing regarding the alleged assault that took place last week.
• In legal terms, assault can refer to both physical attacks and threats of violence.
• The city organized a seminar on self-defense to empower women against potential assault.

How to use Assault

Typically used in legal contexts or discussions about violence. It can refer to both physical and verbal attacks. Avoid in casual conversations; use 'hit' or 'attack' instead.

Grammar pattern

assault + object

Memory hint

Think of 'a-salt' — imagine someone throwing salt at another person in a fight.

Related words

Collocations with Assault

• brutal
• ferocious
• savage
• series
• wave
• carry out
• commit
• be the victim of
• happen
• occur
• take place
• assault against
• assault on
• assault upon
• allegations of assault
• assault and battery
• all-out
• direct
• frontal
• series
• begin
• carry out
• conduct
• course
• operation
• gun
• under assault
• assault on
• all-out
• direct
• frontal
• series
• begin
• carry out
• conduct
• course
• operation
• gun
• under assault
• assault on

Synonyms for Assault

• attack
• attack

Opposites of Assault

• peace
• defense
• protection

Common mistakes with Assault

• Confused with 'assaulted' vs 'assaulting' when conjugating.
• Using 'assault' as a noun instead of a verb.
• Mixing up the meaning with 'assault weapon' which refers specifically to a type of gun.

Frequently asked questions about Assault

What does Assault mean?

A violent attack on someone.

What is the definition of Assault?

the crime of attacking somebody physically

How do you use Assault in a sentence?

The criminal was charged with assault after the altercation in the bar.

Can you give another example of Assault?

The documentary shed light on the psychological effects of assault on victims.

What are synonyms for Assault?

Common alternatives include attack, attack.

What is the opposite of Assault?

Opposite meanings include peace, defense, protection.

What words go with Assault?

It commonly pairs with brutal, ferocious, savage, series, wave, carry out, commit, be the victim of, happen, occur, take place, assault against, assault on, assault upon, allegations of assault, assault and battery, all-out, direct, frontal, series, begin, carry out, conduct, course, operation, gun, under assault, assault on, all-out, direct, frontal, series, begin, carry out, conduct, course, operation, gun, under assault, assault on.

What are common mistakes when using Assault?

Confused with 'assaulted' vs 'assaulting' when conjugating. Using 'assault' as a noun instead of a verb. Mixing up the meaning with 'assault weapon' which refers specifically to a type of gun.

How do you pronounce Assault?

US: /["/əˈsɔːlt/"]/, UK: /["/əˈsɔːlt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Assault?

Typically used in legal contexts or discussions about violence. It can refer to both physical and verbal attacks. Avoid in casual conversations; use 'hit' or 'attack' instead.

What CEFR level is Assault?

"Assault" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.