assault in Latin
assault in Latin is impetus, assultus, assultō — assault means a sudden violent attack, whether physical or verbal.
assault in Latin
impetus
A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
assultus
A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
assultō
(transitive) To attack, physically or figuratively; to assail.
incessō
(transitive) To attack, physically or figuratively; to assail.
What does "assault" mean?
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noun A sudden violent attack, whether physical or verbal.
"The soldiers launched an assault at dawn."
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noun In law, an act that makes someone fear immediate physical harm, even without actual contact.
"Raising his fist at her was enough to count as assault."
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verb To attack someone violently, physically or verbally.
"He was arrested after he assaulted a security guard."
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assault in a sentence
- The soldiers launched an assault at dawn.
- She felt his comments were an assault on her character.
- Raising his fist at her was enough to count as assault.
- Even without touching her, shouting and lunging at her could be called assault.
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What is "assault" in Latin?
"assault" in Latin is impetus, assultus, assultō. assault means: A sudden violent attack, whether physical or verbal.
How do you use "assault" in a sentence?
Example: "The soldiers launched an assault at dawn." In Latin, "assault" is impetus, assultus, assultō.
Are there other ways to say "assault" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "assault": impetus, assultus, assultō, incessō.
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