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- [uh-seyl]
- /əˈseɪl/
- /ə.ˈseɪ.ləb.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-seyl]
- /əˈseɪl/
Definitions of assailable word
- verb with object assailable to attack vigorously or violently; assault. 1
- verb with object assailable to attack with arguments, criticism, ridicule, abuse, etc.: to assail one's opponent with slander. 1
- verb with object assailable to undertake with the purpose of mastering: He assailed his studies with new determination. 1
- verb with object assailable to impinge upon; make an impact on; beset: His mind was assailed by conflicting arguments. The light assailed their eyes. 1
- noun assailable Not defended or not able to be defended. 1
- adjective assailable vulnerable to attack 1
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Origin of assailable
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English asaylen < Old French asalir < Late Latin assalīre, equivalent to Latin as- as- + salīre to leap, spring
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Parts of speech for Assailable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
assailable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
assailable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for assailable
adj assailable
- defenseless — If someone or something is defenseless, they are weak and unable to defend themselves properly.
- vulnerable — capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt, as by a weapon: a vulnerable part of the body.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
- conquer — If one country or group of people conquers another, they take complete control of their land.
- undefendable — to ward off attack from; guard against assault or injury (usually followed by from or against): The sentry defended the gate against sudden attack.
adjective assailable
- defenceless — If someone or something is defenceless, they are weak and unable to defend themselves properly.
Antonyms for assailable
adj assailable
- guarded — cautious; careful; prudent: to be guarded in one's speech.
- protected — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- safe — secure from liability to harm, injury, danger, or risk: a safe place.
- secure — free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
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