Assault vs. Battery
Assault and battery may mean the same thing, but there are also differences.
Assault (noun)
1. a threat of violence or a physical attack of violence.
2. An assault can also be a figurative attack, such as an attack on someone's character.
3. (verb) threatening or hurting someone physically or figuratively.
Let's view a few examples:
1. "I was the victim of assault as I walked down the street." (physical)
2. "My group of friends engages in activities that feel like an assault on my personal morals." (figurative)
3. "Her harsh words assaulted my character and reputation." (figurative)
Battery (noun)
1. refers to the act of physically beating with force and without consent.
2. Battery also includes military artillery or guns of war.
3. A battery is also a device used in machine to supply electrical effect.
4. Battery also refers to a series or set of items, articles, or devices connected or used together.
Let's view some examples:
1. "The robber was convicted of both theft and battery." (physical violence)
2. "The military battery led a successful mission." (military artillery)
3. "Dad, will you put new batteries in my camera?" (electrical conducing devices)
4. "I had to pass a battery of tests before gaining admission into my new school." (series of items)
*Hint/Tip: Assault may cause physical harm, but battery definitely causes physical harm.
Let's use both assault and battery in the same sentence:
"I was so upset after that verbal assault that I feared I'd lose control and end up in jail for battery."
Circle the Correct Answer:
1. It is not a personal battery / assault when someone gives you constructive criticism.
2. The convict was imprisoned for armed assault / battery of an officer.
3. My phone ran out of battery / assault, so I plugged it in.
4. A battery / assault of doctors lined up for the complicated surgery.
Answers: assault, battery, battery, battery
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