assault
assault is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, assault is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofassault
- A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
Example: "to make assault upon a man, a house, or a town"
- A violent onset or attack with moral weapons, for example words, arguments, appeals, and the like
Example: "to make an assault on the prerogatives of a prince, or on the constitution of a government"
- An attempt to commit battery: a violent attempt, or willful effort with force or violence, to do hurt to another, but without necessarily touching his person, as by lifting a fist in a threatening manner, or by striking at him and missing him.
- The crime whose action is such an attempt.
- An act that causes someone to apprehend imminent bodily harm.
- The tort whose action is such an act.
- A non-competitive combat between two fencers.
- To attack, physically or figuratively.
Example: "Loud music assaulted our ears as we entered the building."
- To threaten or harass.
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