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Definition

verb. to take sudden violent action against; attack

Example Sentence

The victim chose to prosecute the person who assaulted her.

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assaulted
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Rhymes

  • faulted
  • halted
  • malted
  • salted
  • vaulted

  • assaulted
  • defaulted
  • exalted
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