assault

Aggressive physical strike

Assault is a physical attack or the threat of one.

In law, assault often means the threat alone, while battery is the actual contact—but common usage treats assault as the attack itself: He was charged with assault.

Sexual assault covers a range of unwanted sexual contact.

The verb means to attack: The troops assaulted the fortress.

Figuratively, loud noises or bad smells assault the senses.

crime

battery

Portable electricity storage

felonySerious criminal offense
misdemeanorLesser criminal charge
victimOne harmed by another

perpetrator · assailant · aggravated · sexual · indecent · domestic · criminal · charges · prosecution · conviction

military

offensive

Causing displeasure or attack-oriented

siegeEncirclement forcing surrender
raidSudden armed incursion
ambushSurprise strike from concealment

incursion · invasion · charge · storming · flank · barrage · salvo · skirmish · amphibious · beachhead

verbal

tirade

Extended angry speech

barrageSustained, overwhelming attack
attackAggressive act against another
abuseCruel or violent treatment

harangue · berating · invective · vitriol · diatribe · tongue-lashing · criticism · humiliation · degradation · belittling

physical

punch

Strike with fist

kickFoot-delivered strike
strikeForceful impact or stoppage
beatRhythmic pulse or strike

stab · batter · pummel · maul · throttle · choke · slap · shove · grapple · wound

sensory

bombardment

Sustained projectile assault

barrageSustained, overwhelming attack
onslaughtFierce, overwhelming assault
cacophonyHarsh, clashing sounds

blaring · overpowering · overwhelming · jarring · piercing · glaring · pungent · noxious · relentless · inescapable

assault

battery

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tirade

punch

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