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ASSAIL

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Assail.

Assail - as a verb

Attack someone physically or emotionally

Example: "The mugger assaulted the woman"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attackset on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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 (Exact Relations)
attack
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contendfightstruggle
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Attack in speech or writing

Example: "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new house speaker"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attacklash outroundsnipe
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criticisecriticizeknockpick apart
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The critic assailed the author's new book for its lack of originality."
"The protestors assailed the police with bottles and rocks."
"The fierce winds assailed the coastal town, causing widespread destruction."
"The company was assailed by a series of lawsuits."
"She felt assailed by doubt and uncertainty."
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Word Game Points

Is ASSAIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, assail is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASSAIL has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is ASSAIL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, assail is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASSAIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is ASSAIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, assail is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASSAIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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