Meaning & Definition of word "Assault"

noun:

• 1. A violent physical attack.
  • Example: The man was charged with assault after attacking his neighbor.
• 2. A sudden, intense attack or incursion.
  • Example: The army launched an assault on the enemy's fortress at dawn.
• 3. An attempt to do something, especially a creative endeavor.
  • Example: The artist's latest exhibition was an assault on traditional norms of art.

verb:

• 1. To make a physical attack on.
  • Example: The suspect was arrested after he assaulted a police officer.
• 2. To attack someone verbally, in writing, or in some other form.
  • Example: The politician's opponents assaulted his character with false accusations.
• 3. To make a sudden, concerted effort to achieve something.
  • Example: The team assaulted the problem with innovative solutions.