CEFR B2

assaulting

verb

Meaning

Attacking someone physically, often in a violent way.

Examples

The report detailed the brutal assault on the elderly couple.
He was charged with aggravated assault for the attack.

Synonyms: attacking, striking, molesting, assault

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assaulting (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈsɔːltɪŋ/

Definition

Attacking someone physically, often in a violent way.

Examples

The report detailed the brutal assault on the elderly couple.
He was charged with aggravated assault for the attack.

How to Use assaulting

assault on (prepositional phrase): To attack someone or something. — "The report documented the assault on the refugee camp."
assault with (prepositional phrase): To attack someone using a specific weapon or method. — "He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon."

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