Top synonyms for “assail”: assault, attack, lash out, round, set on, snipe.
Definitions
- (verb)attack in speech or writing“The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker”
- (verb)launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with“Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II”
- (verb)attack someone physically or emotionally“The mugger assaulted the woman”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "assail"?
Common synonyms for "assail" include assault, attack, lash out, round, set on, snipe. Our thesaurus lists 6 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "assail" mean?
attack in speech or writing Example: "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker"
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