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1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Assault \As*sault"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Assaulted}; p. pr & vb n. {Assaulting}.] [From {Assault}, n.: cf OF assaulter, LL assaltare.] 1. To make an assault upon as by a sudden rush of armed men; to attack with unlawful or insulting physical violence or menaces. Insnared, assaulted, overcome, led bound. --Milton. 2. To attack with moral means or with a view of producing moral effects; to attack by words arguments, or unfriendly measures; to assail; as to assault a reputation or an administration. Before the gates, the cries of babes newborn, . . . Assault his ears. --Dryden. Note: In the latter sense assail is more common. Syn: To attack; assail; invade; encounter; storm; charge. See {Attack}.
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