assaulted
word · lemma: assault
/əˈsɔɫtɪd/
uh-SAWL-tid
/ɐsˈɒltɪd/
uh-SAWL-tid
Definition
To be physically attacked or harmed by someone, sometimes also used for verbal or sexual attacks.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and legal term. Commonly used in police, news, or medical reports. Can describe both physical and non-physical attacks, but is most often physical unless specified (e.g., 'sexually assaulted'). Do not confuse with 'insulted' (offended).
Spanish: agredido - asaltadoPortuguese (BR): agredido - atacadoPortuguese (PT): agredido - atacadoChinese (Simplified): 袭击（被） - 攻击（被）Chinese (Traditional): 襲擊（被） - 攻擊（被）Hindi: पर हमला किया गया - आक्रमण किया गयाArabic: تعرّض للهجوم - اعتُدي عليهBengali: আক্রমণ করা হয়েছিল - নির্যাতিতRussian: нападён - подвергся нападениюJapanese: 襲われたVietnamese: bị tấn côngKorean: 습격당한 - 폭행당한Turkish: saldırıya uğradı - saldırıldıUrdu: حملہ کیا گیاIndonesian: diserang
Example Sentences
He was assaulted in the parking lot last night.
basic
The police arrested the man who assaulted her.
basic
She felt scared after being assaulted on the street.
basic
Three people reported being assaulted during the festival.
natural
He claimed he had been assaulted, but there were no witnesses.
natural
If you ever feel assaulted online, you should report it right away.
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