Words Like ASSAIL

We have put together a list of words that are similar to ASSAIL.

40 Alternative Words Similar to assail

1 Assault Verb      Synonym Words Like Assault
2 Attack Verb      Synonym Words Like Attack
3 Round Verb      Synonym Words Like Round
4 Contend Verb      Synonym Words Like Contend
5 Criticise Verb      Synonym Words Like Criticise
6 Criticize Verb      Synonym Words Like Criticize
7 Fight Verb      Synonym Words Like Fight
8 Knock Verb      Synonym Words Like Knock
9 Struggle Verb      Synonym Words Like Struggle
10 Defend Verb      Antonym Words Like Defend
11 Assailed Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Assailed
12 Assailing Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Assailing
13 Ravish Verb      Hyponym Words Like Ravish
14 Rush Verb      Hyponym Words Like Rush
15 Set Verb      Hyponym Words Like Set
16 Reassail Verb      Hyponym
17 Dishonour Verb      Hyponym Words Like Dishonour
18 Jump Verb      Hyponym Words Like Jump
19 Violate Verb      Hyponym Words Like Violate
20 Bulldog Verb      Hyponym Words Like Bulldog
21 Bait Verb      Hyponym Words Like Bait
22 Blindside Verb      Hyponym
23 Outrage Verb      Hyponym Words Like Outrage
24 Dishonor Verb      Hyponym Words Like Dishonor
25 Rape Verb      Hyponym Words Like Rape
26 Clapperclaw Verb      Hyponym Words Like Clapperclaw
27 Blackguard Verb      Hyponym Words Like Blackguard
28 Abuse Verb      Hyponym Words Like Abuse
29 Shout Verb      Hyponym Words Like Shout
30 Bust Verb      Hyponym Words Like Bust
31 Blitz Verb      Hyponym
32 Cannonade Verb      Hyponym
33 Surround Verb      Hyponym Words Like Surround
34 Strike Verb      Hyponym Words Like Strike
35 Hit Verb      Hyponym Words Like Hit
36 Hemin Verb      Hyponym
37 Gas Verb      Hyponym Words Like Gas
38 Strafe Verb      Hyponym
39 Occupy Verb      Hyponym Words Like Occupy
40 Surprise Verb      Hyponym Words Like Surprise

4 examples of assail

1 to assail a man with blows; to assail a city with artillery.
2 to assail one with appeals, arguments, abuse, ridicule, and the like
3 Nightmares assailed him regularly
4 Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week

10 definitions of assail

1 To attack with violence, or in a vehement and hostile manner; to assault; to molest
2 To encounter or meet purposely with the view of mastering, as an obstacle, difficulty, or the like.
3 To attack morally, or with a view to produce changes in the feelings, character, conduct, existing usages, institutions; to attack by words, hostile influence, etc..
4 attack someone physically or emotionally
5 attack in speech or writing
6 launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
7 To attack with or as if with violent blows; assault.
8 To attack verbally, as with ridicule or censure. See Synonyms at attack.
9 To trouble; beset: was assailed by doubts.
10 To fall upon with violence; assault; attack.
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