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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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The meaning of ASSAIL is to attack violently : assault. How to use assail in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Assail.
ASSAIL definition: 1. to attack someone violently or criticize someone strongly: 2. to cause someone to experience a…. Learn more.
ASSAIL meaning: 1. to attack someone violently or criticize someone strongly: 2. to cause someone to experience a…. Learn more.
to attack vigorously or violently; assault. to attack with arguments, criticism, ridicule, abuse, etc.: to assail one's opponent with slander. Synonyms: malign, asperse. to undertake with the purpose of mastering: He assailed his studies with new determination. to impinge upon; make an impact on; beset:
verb. /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.
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."
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.
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.
Assail definition: To attack violently, as with blows or military force; assault.
If you say that a loud sound or a strong smell assails someone's ears or nostrils, you are emphasizing that it is very intense and seems shocking or unpleasant. [written, emphasis] The scent of burning metal assailed his nostrils. [VERB noun] Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
