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Definition assail in American English

assail verb

[transitive] verb
/əˈseɪl/
1

to make someone feel worried or upset

Example

He was assailed by doubts.

Synonyms and related words
upset wound disturb worry concern tear apart
Synonyms and related words
attack assault strike at attack damn savage
3

if a noise, smell, or sight assails you, you notice it immediately because it is very unpleasant or offensive

Synonyms and related words
acute assail assault
Definition assail in American English