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assault

nounfeminine/ĩvɨʃˈtiðɐ/medium

in·ves·ti·da

Definition

A sudden and violent attack; a decisive offensive advance against something or someone.
The enemy's assault was repelled by the defenders.
The player made a decisive charge towards the goal.
Common collocations
launch an assaultmilitary assaultfinal push

Etymology

Do italiano 'investita', particípio passado feminino de 'investire'.

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