Assail — synonyms, definition

1. assail (Verb)

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assail (Verb) — Use aggressive force against. ex. "Nightmares assailed him regularly"

assail (Verb) — Launch assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with. ex. "Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week"

assail (Verb) — Aggressively challenge in speech or writing. ex. "The editors of the left-leaning paper assailed the new House Speaker"

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