#1 assault v. [assail, set on, attack] attack someone physically or emotionally; "The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly". wn
#2 assault n. close fighting during the culmination of a military attack. wn
#3 assault n. a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped. wn
#4 assault v. [rape, ravish, violate, dishonor, dishonour, outrage] force (someone) to have sex against their will; "The woman was raped on her way home at night". wn
#5 assault n. [Assault] thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1946. wn
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