aggravated assault

Definition of "aggravated assault"
  1. A violent physical attack causing serious harm to someone or using a deadly or harmful weapon during the assault
How to use "aggravated assault" in a sentence
  1. The suspect was charged with aggravated assault after he attacked the victim with a knife.
  2. He was sentenced to jail time for committing aggravated assault.
  3. Defending himself from the aggravated assault, the man managed to run away.

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