Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Assaulting.
Assaulting - as a noun
Close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
battleconflictengagementfightHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1946
A threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attackattemptHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ravishmentviolationHypernyms (Closely Related)
sex crimesex offensesexual abusesexual assaultHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Assaulting - as a verb
Attack someone physically or emotionally
Example: "The mugger assaulted the woman"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assailattackset onHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Force (someone) to have sex against their will
Example: "The woman was raped on her way home at night"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dishonordishonouroutrageravishviolateHypernyms (Closely Related)
assailattackset onHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The assaulting waves crashed against the rocky shore."
"He was arrested for assaulting a police officer."
"Her assaulting words left him feeling hurt and angry."
"The assaulting army was quickly defeated by the well-prepared defenders."
"The assaulting force faced heavy resistance from the enemy."
Word Game Points
Is ASSAULTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, assaulting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ASSAULTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is ASSAULTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, assaulting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordASSAULTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is ASSAULTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, assaulting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordASSAULTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
