assail

verb

Meaning

Attack someone or something violently or persistently, whether physically or with words.

Examples

The enemy forces began to assail the city gates with heavy artillery.
Critics continued to assail the politician's new policy with relentless questioning.

Synonyms: attack, assault, criticize, besiege

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assail

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈseɪl/

Definition

Attack someone or something violently or persistently, whether physically or with words.

Examples

The enemy forces began to assail the city gates with heavy artillery.
Critics continued to assail the politician's new policy with relentless questioning.

How to Use assail

assail someone with (collocation): To repeatedly attack or overwhelm someone using a specific method or thing. — "The reporters assailed the minister with difficult questions."
be assailed by (prepositional phrase): To experience a sudden or persistent feeling or problem. — "He was assailed by doubts the moment he signed the contract."

Synonyms of assail

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