Meaning Of The Word Assault

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What's The Definition Of Assault?

assault
Assault weapons such as rifles are intended for soldiers to use in battle rather than for purposes such as hunting.
countable noun: An assault by an army is a strong attack made on an area held by the enemy.

assault in American English
a violent attack, either physical or verbal
designating a rifle or other firearm, either automatic or semiautomatic, designed especially for military use
to make an assault (upon)
noun: a sudden, violent attack; onslaught
transitive verb: to make an assault upon; attack; assail

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