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Main definitions of reassault in English

: reassault1reassault2

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.

Main definitions of reassault in English

: reassault1reassault2

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.