Assault in Tagalog

Assault in Tagalog is “Pagsalakay” or “Pag-atake” – referring to a physical or verbal attack on someone. Understanding this term is crucial for legal contexts and everyday safety conversations in the Philippines. Let’s explore its meanings, synonyms, and practical usage below.

[Words] = Assault

[Definition]:

• Assault /əˈsɔːlt/
• Noun 1: A physical attack or threat of attack on another person.
• Noun 2: A violent verbal or written attack.
• Verb 1: To make a physical attack on someone.
• Verb 2: To bombard someone with questions, criticisms, or insults.

[Synonyms] = Pagsalakay, Pag-atake, Pagsugod, Pananakit, Paglusob, Pambubugbog

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The man was arrested for assault after attacking his neighbor during an argument.
• Ex1_PH: Ang lalaki ay inaresto dahil sa pagsalakay matapos atakehin ang kanyang kapitbahay sa isang away.
• Ex2_EN: She reported the assault to the police immediately after the incident occurred.
• Ex2_PH: Iniulat niya ang pag-atake sa pulisya kaagad pagkatapos ng insidente.
• Ex3_EN: The security guard prevented the assault by intervening before it escalated.
• Ex3_PH: Pinigilan ng guwardiya ang pagsalakay sa pamamagitan ng pakikialam bago ito lumala.
• Ex4_EN: Verbal assault can be just as damaging as physical violence in some cases.
• Ex4_PH: Ang pandidiring pag-atake ay maaaring maging kapinsala gaya ng pisikal na karahasan sa ilang kaso.
• Ex5_EN: The victim suffered minor injuries during the assault but is now recovering.
• Ex5_PH: Ang biktima ay nagtamo ng mga maliit na pinsala sa panahon ng pagsalakay ngunit ngayon ay gumagaling na.