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What is the noun for assaultiveness?

What's the noun for assaultiveness? Here's the word you're looking for.

assault

A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
A violent onset or attack with moral weapons, for example words, arguments, appeals, and the like
(criminal law) An attempt to commit battery: a violent attempt, or willful effort with force or violence, to do hurt to another, but without necessarily touching his person, as by lifting a fist in a threatening manner, or by striking at him and missing him.
(singular only, law) The crime whose action is such an attempt.
(tort law) An act that causes someone to apprehend imminent bodily harm.
(singular only, law) The tort whose action is such an act.
(fencing) A non-competitive combat between two fencers.
Synonyms:

attack, strike, offensive, onslaught, charge, storming, raid, invasion, rush, blitz, campaign, incursion, onset, foray, storm, aggression, attempt, blitzkrieg, bombardment, descent, drive, offence, offense, push, sally, sortie, thrust, advance, inroad, onfall, onrush, coup de main, act of war, act of aggression, assailment, barrage, razzia, assailing, irruption, crusade, battery, seizure, swoop, bombing, initiative, salvo, cannonade, encroachment, fusillade, heavy attack … more

Examples:

“As the friendly forces moved forward, Sergeant McCleery began a lateral assault on the enemy bunker line.”

“Members of the public have come forward, claiming to have been the victims of assault by a group of scoundrels.”

“The comedian has been the subject of publicized assault allegations.”

assaultee

One who is assaulted; the victim of an assault.

assaultiveness

Quality of being assaultive.
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Examples:

“The fourth table is based on subjective interpretation by the offender as to his expectation of the drug which would enhance his assaultiveness.”

assaulter

One who commits assault.
Synonyms:

assailant, attacker, bushwhacker, assailer, aggressor, mugger, accoster, antagonist, thug, robber, bag-snatcher, foe, enemy, invader, raider, striker, intruder, slasher, killer, plunderer, marauder, looter, pillager, bandit, pirate, freebooter, thief, buccaneer, trespasser, conqueror, occupier, highwayman, burglar, pilferer, alien, housebreaker, ravager, privateer, rustler, reaver, hijacker, forager, reiver, holdupper, sacker, ransacker … more

Examples:

“Panicking, I attempted to parry off my assaulter, but how could I do anything when I wasn't able to move at all?”

“The non-pictorial style actually heightens the sense of panic, as Arlen's heroes shy away from any glimpse of their assaulter.”

“Desperate to know who my unknown assaulter was, I whirled around and all I saw was another blow heading towards me.”

assaulters

plural of assaulter
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assaultees

plural of assaultee

assaults

plural of assault
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