assaut

Definitions of assaut
  1. noun
    a sudden short attack
    synonyms: attaque, attaque par surprise
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    type of:
    invasion
    an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
  2. noun
    a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
    synonyms: attaque, attaque par surprise, offensive
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    type of:
    action, action militaire
    a military engagement
  3. noun
    an invasion or hostile attack
    synonyms: attaque, incursion, invasion
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    type of:
    invasion
    the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
  4. noun
    a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
    synonyms: attention, violence
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    type of:
    aggression
    the act of attacking
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