aggravated assault

/ˌægrəˈveɪdɪd əˌsɔlt/
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Other forms: aggravated assaults

Definitions of aggravated assault
  1. noun
    a reckless attack with intent to injure seriously (as with a deadly weapon)
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    type of:
    assault
    a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
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