aggravated assault

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ag·gra·vat·ed assault

(ăg′rə-vā′tĭd)

An assault that includes a legally defined feature that makes the offense more serious than simple assault, such as the use of a deadly weapon or the intent to commit a more serious offense, such as rape.

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aggravated assault - a reckless attack with intent to injure seriously (as with a deadly weapon)

assault - a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped

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