assaulting
as-sault-ing
adjective
Characterised by or engaged in an aggressive or forceful attack.
"The assaulting waves battered the coast."
verb
Engaging in a physical or verbal attack on someone or something.
"He was assaulting the security guard."
noun
The act of making a physical or verbal attack on someone.
"The assaulting of the witness was shocking."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: dishonor, violate, dishonour, assault, ravish, rape, outrage, ravishment, violation, snipe, attack, assail