assalto — meaning in English
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English meaning
- assault noun A sudden violent attack, whether physical or verbal.
- heist noun A robbery, especially a carefully planned one targeting a bank, museum, or similar institution.
- mugging noun A sudden, violent robbery of a person, often in a public place.
- onslaught noun A fierce, forceful attack.
- robbery noun The crime of taking property from someone by force or threat.
- round adjective Shaped like a circle or sphere, with no sharp corners.
- storm noun A period of violent weather with strong winds and often rain, thunder, or snow.
Senses
assalto is used for these senses in English:
- assault A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
- assault (fencing) A non-competitive combat between two fencers.
- heist A robbery or burglary, especially from an institution such as a bank or museum.
- mugging A quick violent robbery of a person, usually in a public place.
- onslaught A fierce attack.
- robbery (crime) The offense of taking or attempting to take the property of another by force or threat of force.
- storm (military) A violent assault on a fortified position or stronghold.
assault — full definition
- noun A sudden violent attack, whether physical or verbal.
- noun In law, an act that makes someone fear immediate physical harm, even without actual contact.
- verb To attack someone violently, physically or verbally.
heist — full definition
- noun A robbery, especially a carefully planned one targeting a bank, museum, or similar institution.
- noun A movie or story genre built around the planning and execution of a robbery.
- verb To steal or rob, especially in a bold or organized way.