commit assault

Frequency: 7.29.5 per million words

to make a physical attack on someone

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Examples (10)

  • He was arrested after committing assault outside the bar.
  • The defendant denies ever having committed the assault.
  • If you commit assault, you will face severe legal consequences.
  • The security footage clearly shows the suspect committing the assault.
  • He was charged with committing a violent assault on a public servant.
  • What would drive a seemingly calm person to commit such a brutal assault?
  • The law is very clear about the penalties for those who commit assault.
  • During the trial, evidence was presented to prove he did indeed commit the assault.
  • The school has a strict policy against any student who commits an assault.
  • It is a serious offense to commit assault on a law enforcement officer.