Definition of Assail
Assail
as·sail
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To attack or criticize strongly and violently
e.g. The politician was assailed by protesters at the rally
(verb)
to forcefully, sometimes violently, criticize or oppose;
e.g. And so, after being betrayed, she was ready to assail her former friend's character.
(verb)
to afflict or trouble in an overwhelming manner;
e.g. He was a man who was assailed by his anxiety and fears.
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