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штурм — meaning in English

shturm

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English meaning

  • assault noun A sudden violent attack, whether physical or verbal.
  • attack verb To use violent force against a person or place.
  • breach noun A failure to follow a law, agreement, or rule.
  • storm noun A period of violent weather with strong winds and often rain, thunder, or snow.

Senses

штурм is used for these senses in English:

  • assault A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
  • attack A time in which one attacks; the offence of a battle.
  • breach A breaking out upon; an assault.
  • storm (military) A violent assault on a fortified position or stronghold.

assault — full definition

  1. noun A sudden violent attack, whether physical or verbal.
  2. noun In law, an act that makes someone fear immediate physical harm, even without actual contact.
  3. verb To attack someone violently, physically or verbally.

attack — full definition

  1. verb To use violent force against a person or place.
  2. verb To criticize someone or something harshly in words.
  3. verb To begin dealing with a task or problem with energy and determination.
  4. noun A violent or aggressive act intended to harm.
  5. noun A sudden episode of illness or pain.

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