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to assail
01
to launch a vigorous or violent attack on someone or something, either physically or verbally
02
attack in speech or writing
03
launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
04
(of feelings or sensations) to worry or upset someone suddenly and profoundly
Transitive
assail
v
assailable
adj
assailable
adj
reassail
v
reassail
v
Example
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.
