assault — a violent physical or verbal attack
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a violent physical or verbal attack
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈsɔːlt/
Korean meaning: 폭행, 공격
Korean pronunciation: 어**설**트
Example Sentences
- My math homework felt like an assault on my brain cells.
- The defendant was charged with assault in the third degree.
- The chef's spicy kimchi was an assault on my taste buds, but I loved it!
assault
NOUN//əˈsɔːlt//
a violent physical or verbal attack
The soldier assaults the fortress wall during the attack.
An assault by force can halt the course.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'assaut' meaning 'attack,' derived from Vulgar Latin 'assaltus,' which combines the prefix 'ad-' (to) with 'saltus' (leap or attack), ultimately from Latin 'salire' meaning 'to leap or jump.'
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📝Examples
“My math homework felt like an assault on my brain cells.”
“The defendant was charged with assault in the third degree.”
“The chef's spicy kimchi was an assault on my taste buds, but I loved it!”
“Witnesses saw him assault the victim in broad daylight.”
“Monday mornings are a weekly assault on my happiness.”
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