1. in a manner involving or characterized by physical attack or aggression
Usage: formed from the adjective 'assaultive'
2. in a manner that is confrontational, hostile, or threatening in tone or behavior
Usage: often used to describe verbal or behavioral conduct

Examples

• The patient behaved assaultively toward staff members during the incident.
• He spoke assaultively to his colleagues, using harsh and threatening language.
• The dog approached assaultively, growling and baring its teeth.
• She responded assaultively to the criticism rather than listening to feedback.
• The protesters moved assaultively toward the barricade.
• His assaultively defensive posture made others uncomfortable in the meeting.