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assault

[/əˈsɔːlt/]
noun/verbmasculine (noun)pl: assaults
agressão
1. a physical attack or violent act against a person
He was arrested for assault after the fight.
Ele foi preso por agressão depois da briga.
2. a strong or violent criticism or attack
The article launched an assault on the government's policies.
O artigo fez um ataque às políticas do governo.
3. a military attack or offensive operation
The assault on the fortress lasted three days.
O assalto à fortaleza durou três dias.
4. to attack or strike violently (verb)
The suspect allegedly assaulted the victim.
O suspeito supostamente agrediu a vítima.
NYC Slang
beat down, jump someone, throw down
Synonyms
attackaggressiononslaughtoffensivestrikeviolence
Antonyms
defenseprotectionpeace

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agressão
most common term for physical attack
General Brazilian
assalto
used for robbery or military attack
Portugal
agressão
primary term for physical violence
Portugal
ataque
used for critical or military assault

Related Idioms & Phrases

assault and battery
sexual assault
assault course
assault rifle
assault on the senses
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