nounmasculinepl: assaltos
assault, attack, robbery, hold-up
1. A violent physical attack on a person
The victim reported an assault on the street.
A vítima denunciou um assalto na rua.
2. A robbery or theft, typically with force or threat
The bank was hit by an armed robbery.
O banco sofreu um assalto à mão armada.
3. A sudden attack or offensive action
The military launched an assault on the enemy position.
O exército lançou um assalto à posição inimiga.
4. In fencing, a practice bout or competitive match
The fencers engaged in an assault.
Os esgrimistas participaram de um assalto.
NYC Slang
mugging, stick-up, holdup
Related Idioms & Phrases
assalto à mão armada (armed robbery)
assalto ao banco (bank robbery)
sob assalto (under attack)
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