assails

[US]/əˈseɪlz/
[UK]/əˈseɪlz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.attacks; harasses; troubles; faces resolutely

Phrases & Collocations

assails relentlessly

assails with criticism

assails the senses

assails his opponent

assails the establishment

assails popular opinion

assails with force

Example Sentences

the critic assails the film for its lack of originality.

she felt overwhelmed as doubt assails her mind.

the storm assails the coast with fierce winds.

he assails the argument with strong counterpoints.

as the deadline approaches, anxiety assails the team.

the lawyer assails the witness's credibility.

critics often assail popular trends in fashion.

negative thoughts assail him during difficult times.

the enemy assails the fortress at dawn.

she assails the problem with a new perspective.

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