reassault1
noun
A renewed or repeated assault.
Pronunciation
reassault
/ˌriːəˈsɔːlt/ /ˌriːəˈsɒlt/Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Florio (1553–1625), author and teacher of languages. From re- + assault, perhaps originally after Italian †riassalto.
reassault2
verb
To assault or attack again (a person or thing).
Pronunciation
reassault
/ˌriːəˈsɔːlt/ /ˌriːəˈsɒlt/Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Philip Vincent, author. From re- + assault.
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