assault

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/əˈsɒlt/

noun
a violent attack

assault in a sentence

  • “They launched an assault on the capital yesterday.”
  • “He was charged with sexual assault.”
  • “The number of indecent assaults has increased alarmingly over the past year.”
  • “an assault on a police officer”

What does “assault” mean?

assault (noun) means a violent attack. It is pronounced /əˈsɒlt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "assault" mean?
assault (noun) means: a violent attack
How do you pronounce "assault"?
"assault" is pronounced /əˈsɒlt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "assault" in a sentence?
Here is "assault" used in a sentence: They launched an assault on the capital yesterday.

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