ASSAULT - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

Categories: Battle, Conflict, Fight, Engagement

Part of speech: Noun

a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped

Categories: Attack, Attempt

Part of speech: Noun

thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1946

Dishonor, Ravish, Dishonour, Violate, Outrage

The word "assault" comes from Latin assiliō, which comes from Middle English assaut.

assail – A related word in the same word family.

Church Latin preserved classical vocabulary and spread it through religious texts worldwide.