aggravated assault

noun

: an assault that is more serious than a common assault: such as
a
: an assault combined with an intent to commit a crime
b
: any of various assaults so defined by statute

Examples of aggravated assault in a Sentence

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The three men pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, drive-by shooting, conspiracy to commit drive-by shooting and aggravated assault, officials said. Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2025 The Brooklyn rapper is also facing four other charges, namely unlawful possession of a weapon and aggravated assault. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 28 May 2025 Police said he is charged with robbery, family violence assault by impeding breath, and family violence aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025 Crittenton pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter with a weapon and aggravated assault with a firearm. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aggravated assault

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aggravated assault was in 1845

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“Aggravated assault.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aggravated%20assault. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

Legal Definition

aggravated assault

see assault

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