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"
Synonyms:
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"
Synonyms:
verb

attack in speech or writing

Example: "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker"

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