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- [uh-seyl]
- /əˈseɪl/
- /əˈseɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-seyl]
- /əˈseɪl/
Definitions of assailing word
- verb with object assailing to attack vigorously or violently; assault. 1
- verb with object assailing to attack with arguments, criticism, ridicule, abuse, etc.: to assail one's opponent with slander. 1
- verb with object assailing to undertake with the purpose of mastering: He assailed his studies with new determination. 1
- verb with object assailing to impinge upon; make an impact on; beset: His mind was assailed by conflicting arguments. The light assailed their eyes. 1
- noun assailing Present participle of assail. 1
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Origin of assailing
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 Assailing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
assailing 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.
assailing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for assailing
adjective assailing
- hawkish — resembling a hawk, as in appearance or behavior.
- aggressive — An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
- offensive — causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying: offensive television commercials.
noun assailing
- assailment — to attack vigorously or violently; assault.
- attack — To attack a person or place means to try to hurt or damage them using physical violence.
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