Dictionary Check: assail
"assail" is a valid word!
Scrabble
6
points
Words with Friends
7
points
Definition
verb
attack someone physically or emotionally
Example:
"The mugger assaulted the woman"
verb
launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
Example:
"Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II"
verb
attack in speech or writing
Example:
"The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker"
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