assault

What is the Definition of assault?

Noun:

1. close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
2. a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
3. thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1946

Verb:

1. attack someone physically or emotionally
2. force (someone)
3. attack in speech or writing

How can I use assault in a sentence?

Other meanings of assault (synonyms, cognates).