agresser
assault, attack (someone)
verb ah-greh-SEH Less Common
Origin: Latin aggredi (to attack)
Usage Note
Agresser specifically means to physically or verbally attack a person; it is a transitive verb (il l'a agressé — 'he attacked him'). The related noun is agression (assault) and the person who commits it is un agresseur. Distinct from attaquer, which is broader and can apply to objects or ideas.
Examples
"Il a été agressé dans la rue."
Natural Translation
He was attacked in the street.
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