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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

assaults

/əˈsɔːlt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does assaults mean?

noun, verb

An act of attacking or threatening to attack someone physically, or a sudden and violent attack on someone or something. To attack or threaten to attack someone physically.

Example

"The police were called to the scene after a series of violent assaults."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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