Assail
To attack violently with force or to attack someone verbally with strong, critical language.
verbAssail
To attack violently with force or to attack someone verbally with strong, critical language.
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Imagine This
Two colorful birds interacting in a vibrant marketplace, one presenting a gift to the other, symbolizing a lively discussion about value and fairness.
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Sounds Like
uh-SAYL
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Looks Like
A sail
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Remember This
We should strive to be friends, not enemies. We should refrain from using force or words to attack others.
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Other Forms
assailsverb
assailedverb
assailingverb
assailantnoun
assailmentnoun
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Connect With
attack, assault, harass, beset
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Note
Use assail for aggressive attacks or criticisms. It can describe physical assault or verbal attacks (questions, accusations, criticism). Not to be confused with assault (the noun) or assailable (easily attacked).