Term: assaulting
assault (verb – present participle) /əˈsɔːl.tɪŋ/
Similar to: attacking; striking; charging; molesting; storming
Definition: the act of physically attacking someone; or making a sudden, violent attack on a place. In a legal sense, it can also refer to making someone believe they are about to be physically harmed.
Translation: uzbrūk, veic uzbrukumu, aizskar
Examples: “He was arrested for assaulting a police officer during the protest.” “The army is currently assaulting the enemy’s last remaining stronghold.” “She was accused of verbally assaulting her colleagues.”
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