assault
To make a sudden, violent physical attack on a person or place, or to criticize someone or something very strongly. In a legal context, it can refer to the act of causing someone to apprehend immediate violence.
Exemples
3 sur 5He was charged with trying to assault a security guard outside the stadium.
He was accused of attempting to physically attack a guard outside the stadium.
The military forces were ordered to assault the enemy stronghold at daybreak.
The troops were commanded to launch an attack on the fortified position at dawn.
That neon yellow shirt is really assaulting my eyes right now!
That bright shirt is very unpleasant and overwhelming to look at.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'A-Salt'. If someone throws a bag of salt into your eyes, it is a painful physical assault.
Quiz rapide
The defendant was found guilty of attempting to _______ a police officer during the protest.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : assault
Exemples
He was charged with trying to assault a security guard outside the stadium.
everydayHe was accused of attempting to physically attack a guard outside the stadium.
The military forces were ordered to assault the enemy stronghold at daybreak.
formalThe troops were commanded to launch an attack on the fortified position at dawn.
That neon yellow shirt is really assaulting my eyes right now!
informalThat bright shirt is very unpleasant and overwhelming to look at.
The paper seeks to assault the prevailing theories of economic growth using new data sets.
academicThe article aims to strongly challenge and criticize existing economic theories with new data.
The company plans to assault the European market with a series of low-cost, high-quality products.
businessThe firm intends to aggressively enter and compete within the European market.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
assault and battery
A legal term for a physical attack involving both the threat and the act
assault on the senses
An experience that is overwhelming to one's perception
armed assault
An attack carried out with weapons
Souvent confondu avec
An insult is a verbal offense to someone's feelings, while an assault is a violent physical or intense metaphorical attack.
In many legal systems, assault is the threat of violence, whereas battery is the actual physical contact.
Notes d'usage
While primarily used for physical violence, it is common in metaphorical contexts, such as 'assaulting one's intelligence' or 'assaulting a market'. In legal English, its definition varies by jurisdiction, sometimes requiring only the threat of harm.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often forget that 'assault' is a transitive verb and does not usually require a preposition like 'on' when used as a verb (e.g., 'they assaulted the city' is correct, not 'they assaulted on the city').
Astuce mémo
Think of 'A-Salt'. If someone throws a bag of salt into your eyes, it is a painful physical assault.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Old French word 'assault', which comes from the Latin 'adsaltus', meaning 'to leap upon'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In Western legal systems, assault is a serious criminal offense, and the term is frequently used in news reporting regarding crime and military operations.
Quiz rapide
The defendant was found guilty of attempting to _______ a police officer during the protest.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : assault
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
overall
B2Describing the total or general nature of something when all parts or factors are considered together. It refers to the whole of a situation rather than specific details or individual components.
overlap
B2To cover part of the same area of space or time as something else, or to have some common qualities or features. It describes situations where two things occupy the same physical space partially or where two events happen simultaneously for a period.
overseas
B2Relating to, coming from, or situated in a country across the sea or ocean. It is used to describe international contexts, particularly travel, trade, or living arrangements in a foreign land.
panel
B2A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss a specific topic, provide expert advice, or make decisions. It can also refer to a distinct, flat, and often rectangular section of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or control board.
parameter
B2A parameter is a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process, system, or activity. In technical or mathematical contexts, it refers to a measurable factor that sets the conditions of an operation.
passive
B2Describing someone who allows things to happen or accepts what others do without resistance or participation. It is also used in grammar to describe a sentence structure where the subject is the recipient of the action rather than the performer.
persist
B2To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.
philosophy
B2Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It also refers to a specific set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide the behavior and outlook of an individual or an organization.
portion
B2A portion is a part of a whole that has been divided or allocated to a specific person or purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a serving of food or a specific share of a larger amount, such as money or time.
pose
B2To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.
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