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'.