assaulted

[US]/[əˈsɔːltɪd]/
[UK]/[əˈsɔːltɪd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (past tense of assault)To attack violently; to physically attack someone.; To attack a fortified place.; To launch a verbal or written attack.
adj.Subjected to a violent attack.

Phrases & Collocations

assaulted by dogs

assaulted woman

repeatedly assaulted

verbally assaulted

assaulted senses

he assaulted her

assaulting the senses

being assaulted

they assaulted him

assaulted police

Example Sentences

the victim reported being assaulted in a dark alley.

police are investigating the alleged assault of the shopkeeper.

he was verbally assaulted by a group of teenagers.

the defendant was charged with assault and battery.

she feared she would be assaulted if she walked home alone.

the security guard prevented a potential assault.

witnesses described a brutal assault in the parking lot.

the victim suffered severe injuries from the assault.

he admitted to assaulting his girlfriend during an argument.

the hospital treated patients who had been assaulted.

the court heard evidence of a violent assault.

the victim was physically assaulted and robbed.

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