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verb
- 1. make a concerted or violent attack on: "the Scots army assailed Edward's army from the rear" Similar
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ASSAIL definition: 1. to attack someone violently or criticize someone strongly: 2. to cause someone to experience a…. Learn more.
1. : to attack violently : assault. The military has for years been developing offensive capabilities, giving it the power not just to defend the US but to assail its foes. James Bamford. 2. : to encounter, undertake, or confront energetically.
To assail is to attack or assault — with throwing stars, fists, words or, less tangibly but just as violently, with troubles or doubts. Believe it or not, assail evolved from the ancient Latin word assilire , which means "to jump on."
Assail definition: to attack vigorously or violently; assault. . See examples of ASSAIL used in a sentence.
ASSAIL meaning: 1. to attack someone violently or criticize someone strongly: 2. to cause someone to experience a…. Learn more.
1. to attack vigorously or violently; assault. 2. to attack verbally, as with arguments, criticism, or abuse. 3. to make an impact on; beset: The harsh light assailed their eyes.
/əˈseɪl/ (formal) Verb Forms. assail somebody/something (with something) to attack somebody/something violently, either physically or with words. His attacker assailed him with fierce blows to the head. The proposal was assailed by the opposition party. (figurative) A vile smell assailed my nostrils.
Assail definition: To attack violently, as with blows or military force; assault.
Definitions of 'assail' 1. If someone assails you, they criticize you strongly. [written] [...] 2. If someone assails you, they attack you violently. [written] [...] 3. If you are assailed by something unpleasant such as fears or problems, you are greatly troubled by a large number of them. [written] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'assail'
to attack with arguments, criticism, ridicule, abuse, etc.: to assail one's opponent with slander. to undertake with the purpose of mastering: He assailed his studies with new determination. to impinge upon; make an impact on; beset : His mind was assailed by conflicting arguments.
