ALL meanings of assail
as·sail
A a - verb assail If someone assails you, they criticize you strongly. 3
- verb assail If someone assails you, they attack you violently. 3
- verb assail If you are assailed by something unpleasant such as fears or problems, you are greatly troubled by a large number of them. 3
- verb assail If you say that a loud sound or a strong smell assails someone's ears or nostrils, you are emphasizing that it is very intense and seems shocking or unpleasant. 3
- verb assail to attack violently; assault 3
- verb assail to criticize or ridicule vehemently, as in argument 3
- verb assail to beset or disturb 3
- verb assail to encounter with the intention of mastering 3
- verb transitive assail to attack physically and violently; assault 3
- verb transitive assail to attack with arguments, questions, doubts, etc. 3
- verb transitive assail to begin working on (a task, problem, etc.) with vigor and determination 3
- verb transitive assail to have a forceful effect on 3
- noun assail Make a concerted or violent attack on. 1
- verb with object assail to attack vigorously or violently; assault. 1
- verb with object assail to attack with arguments, criticism, ridicule, abuse, etc.: to assail one's opponent with slander. 1
- verb with object assail to undertake with the purpose of mastering: He assailed his studies with new determination. 1
- verb with object assail to impinge upon; make an impact on; beset: His mind was assailed by conflicting arguments. The light assailed their eyes. 1
- transitive verb assail attack physically 1
- transitive verb assail attack verbally 1
- transitive verb assail trouble, afflict 1
- verb assail To attack violently using words or force. 0