Zoeken
to assail
01
aanvallen, bestoken
to launch a vigorous or violent attack on someone or something, either physically or verbally
02
aanvallen, aanreiken
attack in speech or writing
03
aanvallen, bestormen
launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
04
aanvallen, overvallen
(of feelings or sensations) to worry or upset someone suddenly and profoundly
Transitive
assail
v
assailable
adj
assailable
adj
reassail
v
reassail
v
Voorbeeld
The boxer assailed his opponent with a flurry of punches in the final round.
Pressure from creditors had been assailing the small business owner for months.
Burglars assailed the homeowner as he entered, demanding money and valuables.
The defense attorney tried to assail the credibility of the key witness on the stand.
