Definition of "Assault" :

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

noun: the crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will

noun: close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

noun: thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1946

verb: attack in speech or writing

verb: attack someone physically or emotionally

"The mugger assaulted the woman."

verb: force (someone) to have sex against their will