Assault meaning in English
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Definition
to assault (someone): to attack, to strike, to violate (someone)
an assault: an attack, a strike, physical violence
assault and battery attack and physical violence
Examples
- "Furthermore, the weapon used in the assault, allegedly a small glass bottle, was not found at the scene of the crime."
- "Detectives have not made any connection between the trousers and the assault, and are still looking for clues."
- "The assaulted man is in stable condition at a local hospital."
- "Police have no leads in a mysterious case in which a man was assaulted with what is believed to be a small glass bottle."
Exercise 1
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is a true statement. Bruno makes several observations about the offices, noting the porcelain door handles, the marble floors and the gold-plated ceilings, all of which seem excessive to him. At one point Bruno says "This building seems rather excessive". It is clear that Bruno feels that the offices are "extravagant".
Bruno does not refer to the service of the bank in any way. His comments and criticisms are based entirely on the appearance of the building. This is logical, as he has not yet met with anyone from the bank!
This statement is not true. At the end of this conversation, a woman announces "Mr. Shadetree will see you now, gentlemen". This indicates that Icarus and Bruno have not yet met with Sam Shadetree.
Towards the end of the dialogue, Icarus tells Bruno, "Frankly sir, this bank makes me feel a little uncomfortable." Uncomfortable is synonymous with "uneasy" in this context.
This statement is false. Icarus tells Bruno that while he was in the rest room, a man tried to "dry his hands". Because Icarus was unfamiliar with this sort of thing, he ran away. However, the man in the bathroom did not "assault" Icarus in any way.
Exercise 2
Crime Time!
Choose the best definitions for the terms used in this article.
A man was assaulted --> A man was .
The weapons in the crime--> The in the crime.
Police are still looking for clues --> Police are still looking for .
Witnesses reported seeing an altercation --> reported seeing an altercation.
Choose the best definitions for the terms used in this article.
A man was assaulted --> A man was .
The weapons in the crime--> The in the crime.
Police are still looking for clues --> Police are still looking for .
Witnesses reported seeing an altercation --> reported seeing an altercation.
Crime Time!
Choose the best definitions for the terms used in this article.
A man was assaulted --> A man was attacked 1.
The weapons in the crime--> The arms 2 in the crime.
Police are still looking for clues --> Police are still looking for helpful information 3.
Witnesses reported seeing an altercation --> Observers 4 reported seeing an altercation.
Choose the best definitions for the terms used in this article.
A man was assaulted --> A man was attacked 1.
The weapons in the crime--> The arms 2 in the crime.
Police are still looking for clues --> Police are still looking for helpful information 3.
Witnesses reported seeing an altercation --> Observers 4 reported seeing an altercation.
1 attacked: An "assault" and an "attack" are synonymous in this context. Both terms describe physical confrontations in which one person is aggressed or hit by another. This article describes the "assault" of one bar patron by another. The term can be used as a verb ("She assaulted me") or a noun ("I accused him of assault").
1 robbed : To "rob" describes the act of "stealing" money and valuables. For example: I was robbed by two men. They took my diamond necklace and my purse. "Robbery" is not the same as an assault, which describes a physical attack.
1 threatened: To "threaten (someone)" is to "menace" them, or "to warn them of future danger". For example, "the company threatened to fire the employee if he was caught stealing again". "To threaten" and "to assault" are two different actions.
2 arms: An "arm" describes a weapon such as a gun, knife, sword etc, as does a "weapon". Note that an "arm" is also the part of the body: an appendage which connects the "hand" to the "shoulder".
2 motives: In the context of crime, a "motive" describes a reason or motivation to commit a crime. For example, the "motive" of the murder was revenge. The term is not synonymous with "a weapon".
2 suspects: In the context of crime and law enforcement, a "suspect" describes a person believed or though to have committed a crime. For example: The suspect in this case has many reasons to attack his boss. The term is unrelated to a "weapon".
3 helpful information: This is correct. A "clue" describes helpful information, or information which provides insight or knowledge to a puzzle or problem. For example: I am looking for clues; I have no idea where this money came from. Note that "clue" and "lead" are synonymous in this article.
3 the suspect: In the context of crime and law enforcement, a "suspect" describes a person believed or though to have committed a crime. For example: The suspect in this case has many reasons to attack his boss. The term is unrelated to a "clue".
3 the victim: A "victim" describes the person to whom a crime or action has been committed, as opposed to an "assailant", "perpetrator" or "suspect". The term is not synonymous with "a weapon".
4 Observers: In the context of crime and law enforcement, a "witness" describes a person who observed or saw a crime being committed. "Witnesses" are essential for police investigations and trials as they can prove or disprove the accusations against someone. In this article, there were no "witnesses" of the crime which took place in the bar.
4 Civilians: A "civilian" describes a regular person in a community (city, state or country), generally one who is unaffiliated with law enforcement or the military. In other words, a civilian is NOT affiliated with the police or military.
4 Patrons: A "patron" describes a customer or client, generally one in a bar or restaurant. Example: The bar patrons all knew the bartender's name.
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