under assault
idiom
: being attacked or severely criticized
The city is under assault from enemy troops.
Their personal freedoms are (coming) under assault by the government.
He came under assault for his unusual beliefs.
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Moreover, her identity as a trans woman is under assault by some of the most powerful people on Earth.
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Charles Finch, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Facts aside, Wright, in his recent remarks, has begun to present his agenda in ideological terms, drawing a straight line between fossil fuel use and conservative fears that Americans’ freedom is under assault.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2025
The character of our city is under assault, and a better balance must be achieved between the needs of our community and property owners.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Now, alternative avenues for relief (IDR plans, PSLF improvements, etc.) are also under assault.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Charles Finch, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Facts aside, Wright, in his recent remarks, has begun to present his agenda in ideological terms, drawing a straight line between fossil fuel use and conservative fears that Americans’ freedom is under assault.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2025
The character of our city is under assault, and a better balance must be achieved between the needs of our community and property owners.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Now, alternative avenues for relief (IDR plans, PSLF improvements, etc.) are also under assault.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for under assault
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“Under assault.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20assault. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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