Meaning Of The Word Assail

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Assail Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Assail?

assail
If you are assailed by something unpleasant such as fears or problems, you are greatly troubled by a large number of them.
verb: If someone assails you, they attack you violently.
verb: If someone assails you, they criticize you strongly.
verb: 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.

assail in American English
to attack physically and violently; assault
transitive verb: to attack vigorously or violently; assault

assail in British English
to attack violently; assault

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