assaulting

[US]/əˈsɔːltɪŋ/
[UK]/əˈsɔːltɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.attacking someone physically or verbally; violently attacking someone; making someone feel very uncomfortable

Phrases & Collocations

assaulting someone verbally

Example Sentences

the man was arrested for assaulting a police officer.

she accused him of assaulting her during the argument.

assaulting someone is a serious crime.

the video showed the suspect assaulting an innocent bystander.

he was charged with assaulting a minor.

the lawyer argued that he was not guilty of assaulting anyone.

witnesses reported seeing the man assaulting a woman in the park.

assaulting a teacher is unacceptable behavior in schools.

the victim spoke out about the trauma of being assaulted.

he is facing charges for assaulting his neighbor.

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