To attack, physically or figuratively; to assail.
To threaten or harass.
A non-competitive combat between two fencers.
A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
A violent verbal attack, for example with insults, criticism, and the like
An act that causes someone to apprehend imminent bodily harm (such as brandishing a weapon).
An attempt to commit battery: a violent attempt, or willful effort with force or violence, to do hurt to another, but without necessarily touching the person, such as by raising a fist in a threatening manner, or by striking at the person and missing.
The tort whose action is such an act.
The crime whose action is such an attempt.
To force something upon someone.
To stab; to pierce; usually with through.
To enter by pushing; to squeeze in.
To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.
To make advance with force.
To push or drive with force; to shove.
A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.
The primary effort; the goal.
The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.