What is another word for Assaulting?

Pronunciation: [ɐsˈɒltɪŋ] (IPA)

Assaulting is a term used to describe an aggressive physical attack on someone. It is considered a criminal offense in most jurisdictions. There are various synonyms for assaulting that can be used depending on the context or intensity of the attack. These synonyms include attacking, battering, hitting, striking, pouncing, beating, mauling, thrashing, walloping, and pummeling. Each of these words carries different connotations and can be used to describe different degrees of aggression. For instance, attacking may indicate a sudden surprise attack, while pummeling is a sustained beating that can cause serious injury. The use of synonyms can add depth and nuance to your writing and help you to convey your message more effectively.

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What are the hypernyms for Assaulting?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    aggression, attacking, violence, physical assault, aggressive behavior, verbal assault, attacking physically, attacking psychologically, attacking someone.

Usage examples for Assaulting

He thought of Ada almost as a refuge from this new emotion Assaulting his heart.
"Command"
William McFee
She was sent to the Island for ninety days, for drunkenness and Assaulting the policeman, and would there await the final result.
"In Wild Rose Time"
Amanda M. Douglas
She collected all those in the army who were accustomed to climbing, and with this troop she ascended the citadel from a deep ravine, captured a part of it, and gave the signal to the army which was Assaulting the walls in the plain.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker

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