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- [uh-sey-luh nt]
- /əˈseɪ lənt/
- /əˈseɪ.lənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-sey-luh nt]
- /əˈseɪ lənt/
Definitions of assailant word
- countable noun assailant Someone's assailant is a person who has physically attacked them. 3
- noun assailant a person who attacks another, either physically or verbally 3
- noun assailant one who assails or attacks; attacker 3
- noun assailant a person who attacks. 1
- adjective assailant Archaic. assailing; attacking; hostile. 1
- noun assailant A person who physically attacks another. 1
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Origin of assailant
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
From the Middle French word assaillant, dating back to 1525-35. See assail, -ant
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Parts of speech for Assailant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
assailant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
assailant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for assailant
noun assailant
- aggressor — The aggressor in a fight or battle is the person, group, or country that starts it.
- mugger — A person who attacks and robs another in a public place.
- invader — to enter forcefully as an enemy; go into with hostile intent: Germany invaded Poland in 1939.
- goon — Informal. a hired hoodlum or thug.
- foe — a person who feels enmity, hatred, or malice toward another; enemy: a bitter foe.
Antonyms for assailant
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