assail
🇺🇸
/əˈseɪl/
🇬🇧
/əˈseɪl/
verb
R
to attack someone or something with force, either physically or using harsh words
The angry mob assailed the speaker with loud insults and threats.
R
to cause someone to feel overwhelmed by worries, doubts, or fears
She was assailed by doubts about her ability to complete the project on time.
translation
to attack someone or something with force, either physically or using harsh words; to cause someone to feel overwhelmed by worries, doubts, or fears
Word Forms
3rd Present
assails
Past
assailed
Perfect
assailed
Progressive
assailing