Both Uses of
assault
in
To Kill a Mockingbird
- Second thing you can do is stay away from my cook or I'll have you up for assault-
p. 286.7 *assault = the crime of threatening or attempting to physically harm someone
- You don't have to touch her, all you have to do is make her afraid, an' if assault ain't enough to keep you locked up awhile, I'll get you in on the Ladies' Law, so get outa my sight!
p. 286.8
Definition:
to attack someone or something physically or verbally; or to threaten violence