I.a putting to, application, e. g. of the touchstone (v. βάσανος), Aesch.; of the cupping-glass, Arist.; φίλιαι πρ. προσώπων, of kisses, Eur.; absol. a kiss or embrace, id=Eur.
II.(from intr. sense) a falling upon, an attack, assault, Hdt., etc.; πρ. Ἀχαιΐς an assault of the Achaeans, Aesch.
2.generally, attacks, assaults, visitations, προσβολαὶ Ἐρινύων id=Aesch.; μιασμάτοιν id=Aesch.