an attack or an act of violence against someone

a military attack

सैन्य हमला

English Usage: The assault on the fort began at dawn.

Hindi Usage: किले पर हमला सुबह सूर्योदय के समय शुरू हुआ।

to physically attack

to criticize or challenge someone strongly

कड़ी आलोचना करना

English Usage: The article assaults the administration's policies on education.

Hindi Usage: लेख ने प्रशासन की शिक्षा नीतियों की कड़ी आलोचना की।