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ASSAILED Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word assailed. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word assailed. (close relations)
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attack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

• an offensive move in a sport or game

• intense adverse criticism

• ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

• the act of attacking

• a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase

• a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition

• the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)

• strong criticism

verb

• launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

• attack in speech or writing

• take the initiative and go on the offensive

• attack someone physically or emotionally

• set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task

• begin to injure

round
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• having the shape or form of a circle

noun

• a charge of ammunition for a single shot

• an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

• a regular route for a sentry or policeman

• (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order)

• the activity of playing 18 holes of golf

• the usual activities in your day

• (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive

• the course along which communications spread

• a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic)

• a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg

• a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time

• an outburst of applause

• a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

• any circular or rotating mechanism

adverb

• from beginning to end; throughout

adjective satellite

• (of sounds) full and rich

• (mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand

verb

• wind around; move along a circular course

• make round

• pronounce with rounded lips

• attack in speech or writing

• bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state

• express as a round number

• become round, plump, or shapely

snipe
verb, nounv, n
noun

• Old or New World straight-billed game bird of the sandpiper family; of marshy areas; similar to the woodcocks

• a gunshot from a concealed location

verb

• hunt or shoot snipe

• aim and shoot with great precision

• attack in speech or writing

lash out
verbv
verb

• attack in speech or writing

set on
verbv
verb

• attack someone physically or emotionally

Best Hypernyms For ASSAILED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for assailed, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
charged contend criticise criticize fight knock rushed struggle ambushed assaulted attacked stormed
Phrases (1)
pick apart

Alternatives for ATTACK

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