assault
noun
a sudden, violent attack; onslaught.
assaulter
-
a word derived from
assault.
Example Sentences
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In the civil case filed by E. Jean Carroll, a court of law deemed Trump a sexual assaulter.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2024
West, who was barred from performing at the Grammys after making threats on social media, won rap song for “Jail,’ which he co-wrote with alleged sexual assaulter Marilyn Manson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2022
Phylicia Rashad fans jumped to the actress’ defense after a Twitter user accused her of enabling former co-star, convicted sexual assaulter and comedian Bill Cosby.
From Fox News ● May 10, 2021
But to me, a verbal assault indicates insecurity and weakness on the part of the assaulter, as in “Is that the best they can do?”
From Salon ● May 24, 2012
Through breach-ed darkness' rampart, a Divine assaulter, art thou come!
From New Poems by Francis Thompson
