# microassault

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A form or instance of microaggression involving purposeful discriminatory action, such as a verbal attack or avoidant behaviour.

## Etymology
From micro- + assault.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/microassault