What part of speech is the word assault?

The word "assault" can be several parts of speech, depending on its context:

* Noun: When referring to the act of attacking someone physically or verbally.

* Example: "The victim reported an assault to the police."

* Verb: When describing the action of attacking someone.

* Example: "The attacker assaulted the victim with a weapon."

It's important to look at the sentence to determine the intended meaning and therefore, the part of speech.