1. present participle of assault; physically attacking someone violently
Usage: legal term
2. present participle of assault; attacking someone verbally or emotionally
3. present participle of assault; overwhelming the senses with something intense
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The suspect was charged with assaulting a police officer.
• He was arrested for assaulting his neighbor during the argument.
• The loud music was assaulting our ears.
• She accused him of assaulting her with harsh words.
• The bright lights were assaulting my eyes.
• The defendant denied assaulting anyone at the bar.
• The strong smell was assaulting everyone who entered the room.