definition of
Assault

[1] #1 Assault v. [assail, assault, set on, attack] attack someone physically or emotionally; "The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly". wn

[2] #2 Assault n. [assault] close fighting during the culmination of a military attack. wn

[3] #3 Assault n. [assault] a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped. wn

[4] #4 Assault v. [rape, ravish, violate, assault, dishonor, dishonour, outrage] force (someone) to have sex against their will; "The woman was raped on her way home at night". wn

[5] #5 Assault n. thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1946. wn