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Assault

/əˈsɔlt/
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(noun) A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.

We were not prepared for the assault.
The middle aged man was charged with assault.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The man was arrested and charged with ____ after the street fight.

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