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(noun) assault
a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
(noun) rape, ravishment, assault, violation
the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will
(noun) assault
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
(verb) snipe, round, assail, assault, attack, lash out
attack in speech or writing
The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker
(verb) set on, assail, assault, attack
attack someone physically or emotionally
The mugger assaulted the woman; Nightmares assailed him regularly
(verb) violate, rape, ravish, assault, dishonor, dishonour, outrage
force (someone) to have sex against their will
The woman was raped on her way home at night