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Definition assail in British English

assail verb

[transitive] verb
/əˈseɪl/
1

to make someone feel worried or upset

Example

He was assailed by doubts.

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3

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

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Definition assail in British English