assault
gb/əsˈɔlt/ us/əsˈɔlt/
B2
Engleză
~ 6200
bántalmazás, erőszakos támadás, testi sértés, szexuális erőszak, szexuális bántalmazás, bántalmaz, megtámad, roham, ostrom, támadás, megrohamoz, ostromol, támadást indít, bombáz, eláraszt, megcsap, merénylet
SUBSTANTIV
B2
1
Tipar de utilizare:
an assault on [someone]
He was arrested after a brutal assault in the parking lot.
Letartóztatták a parkolóban elkövetett brutális bántalmazás után.
The victim reported the assault to the police immediately.
Az áldozat azonnal feljelentést tett a rendőrségen a bántalmazás miatt.
She is facing charges of assault and could go to prison.
Witnesses described the assault as sudden and unprovoked.
The law treats even a minor assault as a serious offense.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He went to jail for assault.
Bántalmazás miatt börtönbe került.
The man reported the assault to the police.
A férfi jelentette a támadást a rendőrségen.
There was a violent assault outside the bar.
She is the victim of an assault.
The court found him guilty of assault.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes say *"do an assault to someone"* instead of *"carry out an assault"* or *"commit an assault"*, and *"an assault on someone"*. They may also confuse *assault* (physical attack) with *insult* (rude words).
Sens
violent physical attack on a person
Colocații
physical assault
|aggravated assault
|attempted assault
|victim of assault
|charge with assault
|assault charges
Sinonime
attack (More general word for trying to hurt someone or something, not always a legal term.)
|
battery (A legal term in some systems for unlawful physical contact; often paired with assault.)
Antonime
protection (Refers to keeping someone safe from harm, the opposite role of carrying out an assault.)
Teme
law
|crime
|violence
|health
Definiție
A strong physical attack on a person, which is usually a crime.
A violent physical attack on a person, often punishable as a criminal offense.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
2
Tipar de utilizare:
sexual assault on [someone]
The university has strict policies for dealing with sexual assault.
Az egyetemnek szigorú szabályzata van a szexuális erőszakos esetek kezelésére.
She spoke publicly about being a survivor of sexual assault.
Nyilvánosan beszélt arról, hogy szexuális erőszakot élt túl.
Police are investigating several allegations of sexual assault at the club.
The report found that many cases of sexual assault go unreported.
He was convicted of sexual assault and received a long prison sentence.
Exemple pentru cursanți
She reported the sexual assault to the police.
Jelentette a szexuális erőszakot a rendőrségen.
He was charged with sexual assault.
Szexuális erőszak miatt emeltek vádat ellene.
The school has a hotline for victims of sexual assault.
Many people are afraid to talk about sexual assault.
She gave a talk about preventing sexual assault.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may avoid the phrase *sexual assault* and use very vague language like *"something bad happened"*, which can be unclear in formal or legal contexts. When talking about a crime, *sexual assault* is the standard term in modern English.
Sens
crime of forced sexual contact
Colocații
sexual assault
|victim of sexual assault
|survivor of sexual assault
|report a sexual assault
|sexual assault charges
|allegations of sexual assault
Sinonime
sexual abuse (Broader; can include repeated or non‑physical behavior; *sexual assault* is usually a specific criminal act.)
Antonime
consensual sex (Involves clear agreement by everyone, which is the opposite of assault where there is no consent.)
Teme
law
|crime
|relationships
|health
Definiție
A crime where someone is touched or made to do sexual things without agreeing.
The crime of forcing sexual contact or activity on someone without their consent, or attempting to do so.
VERB
B2
3
Tipar de utilizare:
to assault [someone]
The man assaulted a passer‑by outside the store.
A férfi bántalmazott egy járókelőt az üzlet előtt.
She told the jury that he had assaulted her in her apartment.
Azt mondta az esküdtszéknek, hogy a férfi bántalmazta őt a lakásában.
Two guards were assaulted during the prison riot.
He was accused of assaulting a police officer.
Anyone who assaults a child will face severe punishment.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He assaulted a man on the street.
Az utcán bántalmazott egy férfit.
The woman says her boss assaulted her.
A nő azt állítja, hogy a főnöke bántalmazta.
The police arrested him because he assaulted a driver.
You can go to prison if you assault someone.
The guard was assaulted during the night.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes write *"assault at someone"* or *"assault to someone"*. The verb is directly followed by the object: *"He assaulted her"*, *"They assaulted the driver"*. Also, *assault* is usually used for serious attacks; for light pushing or hitting, *push* or *hit* may be more natural in casual speech.
Sens
to attack someone violently
Colocații
assault someone
|assault a stranger
|physically assault
|sexually assault
|attempt to assault
|assault and rob
Sinonime
attack (More common everyday word; *assault* often sounds more serious or legal.)
|
mug (Specifically to attack and rob someone, usually in a public place.)
Antonime
protect (Means to keep someone safe from being attacked or harmed.)
Teme
law
|crime
|violence
|health
Definiție
To hurt or try to hurt a person in a strong and violent way.
To attack someone violently, especially in a way that is or could be treated as a crime.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
4
Tipar de utilizare:
an assault on [a place]
Troops launched a final assault on the capital at dawn.
A csapatok hajnalban végső rohamot indítottak a főváros ellen.
The assault on the fortress lasted three days.
Az erőd ostroma három napig tartott.
Enemy forces are preparing an assault on the northern border.
Helicopters supported the ground assault with heavy fire.
The failed assault cost the army many lives.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The soldiers began an assault on the city.
A katonák támadást indítottak a város ellen.
They planned an assault on the enemy base.
Megtervezték az ellenséges bázis elleni rohamot.
The assault on the building started at night.
The army called off the assault because of bad weather.
The assault on the castle was very dangerous.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse *assault* with *result* or *assort* in fast speech or writing. In military news, *assault on* is followed by a place: *"the assault on the city"*, not *"assault to the city"*.
Sens
strong military attack on position
Colocații
launch an assault
|assault on the city
|ground assault
|air assault
|assault force
|full‑scale assault
Sinonime
offensive (A broader military campaign; *assault* is usually one strong attack or phase.)
|
raid (Often suggests a short, surprise attack, sometimes smaller than an assault.)
Antonime
defense (Refers to protecting or holding a place instead of attacking it.)
Teme
war
|military
|history
|politics
Definiție
A powerful attack by an army on a town, building, or other place.
A strong, organized military attack on a defended place or position.
VERB
C1
5
Tipar de utilizare:
to assault [a place]
Government forces are preparing to assault the rebel‑held city.
A kormányerők arra készülnek, hogy megrohamozzák a lázadók kezén lévő várost.
The general decided to assault the bridge before dawn.
A tábornok úgy döntött, hogy hajnal előtt megrohamozza a hidat.
They lacked the equipment needed to successfully assault the fortress.
Troops assaulted the compound from three different directions.
The army plans to assault the stronghold once reinforcements arrive.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The soldiers will assault the city at sunrise.
A katonák napkeltekor megrohamozzák a várost.
They tried to assault the enemy base.
Megpróbálták megrohamozni az ellenség bázisát.
The army is ready to assault the town.
The general refused to assault the building without support.
Our forces will not assault the capital this week.
Greșeală frecventă:
Because this use is less common in everyday speech, learners may use *attack* instead. *Attack* is fine in most cases; *assault* often sounds more formal or military here.
Sens
to attack a place in war
Colocații
assault the city
|assault enemy positions
|assault the fortress
|assault the capital
|attempt to assault
|prepare to assault
Sinonime
storm (Specifically to attack and try to take a place by force, often very sudden and violent.)
Antonime
defend (Means to protect a place from being attacked instead of attacking it.)
Teme
war
|military
|history
|politics
Definiție
To attack a town, building, or place with soldiers.
To make a strong, often direct military attack on a defended place or position.
VERB
C1
6
Tipar de utilizare:
to assault [someone] with [something]
Reporters assaulted the minister with questions as he left the meeting.
Az újságírók kérdésekkel bombázták a minisztert, amikor kilépett az ülésről.
We were assaulted by the smell of garbage as soon as we opened the door.
Amint kinyitottuk az ajtót, megcsapott minket a szemét szaga.
Customers are constantly assaulted with online ads and pop‑ups.
Loud music assaulted our ears the moment we walked into the club.
Her senses were assaulted by the bright lights and strong perfumes.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The students assaulted the teacher with questions.
A diákok kérdésekkel bombázták a tanárt.
We were assaulted by loud music in the shop.
A boltban hangos zene zúdult ránk.
He felt assaulted by so many emails every day.
Bright lights assaulted my eyes in the room.
The smell of smoke assaulted us when we came in.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes think this use must involve physical violence, but here *assault* is figurative: the attack is with sound, smell, images, or questions, not with fists.
Sens
to bombard or overwhelm someone
Colocații
assault someone with questions
|assault the senses
|assaulted by noise
|assaulted with images
|assaulted with ads
|assaulted by criticism
Sinonime
bombard (Very close in meaning; *bombard* is slightly more neutral and common in this figurative use.)
Antonime
spare (To not give someone something unpleasant or too intense, the opposite of overwhelming them.)
Teme
communication
|media
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To give someone too many things like questions, sounds, or images at once so it feels like an attack.
To bombard or overwhelm someone with a large amount of something, such as questions, noise, advertisements, or images.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
7
Tipar de utilizare:
an assault on [something abstract]
Critics called the new law an assault on democracy.
A bírálók az új törvényt a demokrácia elleni támadásnak nevezték.
The film is an assault on the senses, with nonstop action and noise.
A film valóságos támadás az érzékek ellen, megállás nélküli akcióval és zajjal.
Many saw the proposal as an assault on workers' rights.
Environmental groups condemned the policy as an assault on nature.
The campaign was described as a direct assault on the president's character.
Exemple pentru cursanți
They called the new rule an assault on freedom.
Az új szabályt a szabadság elleni támadásnak nevezték.
This loud movie is an assault on the senses.
Ez a hangos film valóságos támadás az érzékek ellen.
Many people think the plan is an assault on workers' rights.
The article is an assault on her reputation.
He said the changes were an assault on our culture.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may not realize that *assault* can be used for ideas and senses, not just for physical attacks. In this meaning it is figurative, often in news or opinion writing.
Sens
strong attack on ideas or senses
Colocații
assault on democracy
|assault on human rights
|assault on free speech
|assault on the senses
|an assault on our values
|an assault on privacy
Sinonime
attack (More general; *assault* sounds stronger and more emotionally charged or formal in this figurative use.)
Antonime
defense (Refers to protecting rights, values, or senses instead of attacking them.)
Teme
politics
|society
|media
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definiție
A strong attack on something like an idea or rule, or a very strong bad effect on your senses.
A strong, often sudden attack on an abstract thing such as a right, value, or system, or a powerful and usually unpleasant impact on the senses.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
assault
IPA
GB/əsˈɔlt/
US/əsˈɔlt/
Silabe și accent
as - sault (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sault)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: assault
- Plural: assault, assaults
Verb
- Base: assault
- 3rd Person Singular: assaults
- Present Participle: assaulting
- Past: assaulted
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
assaults
noun
assaulting
verb
assaulted
verb
Related words
assail
verb
assailant
noun
Advanced or less common
assaultive
adjective
Expresii
assault on the senses
1/əsˈɔlt ˈɔn ðə sˈɛnsɪz/
fixed phrase
overwhelming and unpleasant sensory experience
An experience that is so loud, bright, smelly, or busy that it feels like a strong attack on your eyes, ears, nose, or other senses.
Exemple
- The market is an assault on the senses, with bright colors and loud music everywhere.
- For some people, the city at night is an assault on the senses.
- The perfume section was an assault on the senses, with dozens of strong smells in one place.
assault rifle
1/əsˈɔlt ɹˈaɪfəl/
fixed phrase
type of rapid‑fire military gun
A powerful gun that can fire many bullets quickly, often used by soldiers.
Exemple
- The law places strict limits on owning an assault rifle.
- Soldiers carried assault rifles as they moved through the streets.
- The debate over civilian access to assault rifles continues in many countries.
assault with a deadly weapon
1/əsˈɔlt wˈɪθ ə dˈɛdli wˈɛpən/
fixed phrase
technical
crime of attacking with a weapon
A legal phrase for a crime where someone attacks or tries to attack another person using a dangerous weapon like a gun or knife.
Exemple
- The suspect was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.
- He pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon after stabbing the victim.
- In that state, assault with a deadly weapon carries a long prison sentence.
verbal assault
1/vˈɚbəl əsˈɔlt/
fixed phrase
aggressive attack using words
Very strong and often rude or cruel spoken attacks on someone.
Exemple
- The referee was removed from the game after a verbal assault by angry fans.
- Online verbal assault can be as damaging as physical bullying.
- She refused to tolerate any further verbal assault from her colleagues.
assault and battery
1/əsˈɔlt ˈænd bˈætɚi/
fixed phrase
crime of threat and attack
A legal phrase for when someone threatens another person and also hits them.
Exemple
- He was charged with assault and battery after the bar fight.
- Assault and battery carry serious penalties under state law.
assault and battery
2/əsˈɔlt ˈænd bˈætɚi/
fixed phrase
technical
combined crime of threat and violence
A legal phrase for a crime that includes both the threat or attempt to hurt someone and the actual illegal physical attack.
Exemple
- He was charged with assault and battery after the bar fight.
- The lawyer explained that assault and battery are treated as separate offenses in some states.
- She filed a lawsuit against her neighbor for assault and battery.
sexual assault
1/sˈɛkʃuəl əsˈɔlt/
fixed phrase
Unwanted sexual physical contact
When someone touches another person sexually without their permission.
Exemple
- The suspect was arrested for sexual assault.
- The university offers support services for survivors of sexual assault.
- Sexual assault is a serious crime.
- He is facing multiple counts of sexual assault after several women came forward.
- Many victims of sexual assault never report the crime to the police.