assail

/ɐsˈe‍ɪl/

/əˈseɪɫ/

to assail

MAIN VERB

to launch a vigorous or violent attack on someone or something, either physically or verbally

synonyms : assault

attack in speech or writing

synonyms : assault

launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

synonyms : attack

antonyms : defend

(of feelings or sensations) to worry or upset someone suddenly and profoundly

Examples

1. So, on five miles of still un-bloodied sand, the fretful course of fate would be assailed by armored nations.

2. Rwandan leader Paul Kagame has been assailed by international observers for suppressing political opponents and dissent, sometimes violently.

3. The Romans were assailed from all sides with missiles in hit and run attacks against their small group.

4. Buckets of pitch and missile weapons, as well as ballistae and scorpion siege weapons, began to assail the ships commanded by Imry Florent.