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assail

verb

/əˈseɪl/

Meaning

to attack violently, either physically or with words

The politician was assailed with difficult questions.

attack, assault, criticize, storm, beset

defend, support, protect

assail someone, assail with questions, assail the enemy, assail verbally

to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem

to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules

to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree

To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process.

to build or construct something; to set upright

To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.