ent Spring I. Wordstudy 2. assault V./n. violent physical or verbal attack (usually implying sudden, intense violence) Examples: a Muggers often assault their victims on darl streets a increases in violent assaults over the past decade WBTLE BACW B T L E Lesson 11 – Silent Spring I. Word Study 2. assault v./n. violent physical or verbal attack (usually implying sudden, intense violence) Examples: Muggers often assault their victims on dark streets. increases in violent assaults over the past decade