assaults
as-saults
noun
Violent physical attacks or strong verbal criticisms against someone.
"The city reported several assaults last night."
verb
To violently attack or strongly criticise a person or place.
"He often assaults his opponent with harsh words."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: dishonor, violate, dishonour, ravish, rape, outrage, ravishment, violation, snipe, attack, assail, round