assault
Pronunciation: [əˈsɔlt]
Context: "law"
(noun) an attack or a threat to hurt someone. It's when someone tries to use force or says something that makes you feel scared.
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The police investigated the assault that occurred in the park.
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There were no reports of assault during the peaceful event.
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What should you do if you witness an assault?
Context: "law"
(verb) to attack someone or to make them feel threatened. This can be physical or just a scary action.
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He did not assault anyone, but he was just defending himself.
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It is illegal to assault another person for any reason.
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Why would someone decide to assault another person?
Context: "military"
(noun) a big attack by soldiers to take over a place. This is usually planned and involves many people.
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The army launched an assault to gain control of the enemy territory.
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The assault was unsuccessful due to strong defenses.
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What strategies are used during a military assault?
Context: "military"
(verb) to launch a big attack against a target. This means sending troops to fight and capture something important.
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They plan to assault the enemy base at dawn.
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They will not assault the city if the negotiations succeed.
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How do commanders decide when to assault?