assails Definition
to attack vigorously or violently; assault.
Using assails: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "assails" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The army assailed the enemy stronghold.
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Critics assailed the new policy as unfair.
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The company was assailed by a wave of negative publicity.
assails Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with assails
to bombard someone with a series of questions, often in an aggressive or confrontational manner
Example
The reporter assailed the politician with questions about his controversial statements.
assail one's senses
to overwhelm or overpower one's senses, often in a negative way
Example
The pungent smell of the garbage assail my senses as soon as I stepped out of the car.
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The screeching of the train wheels assailed my ears as the train pulled into the station.
Origins of assails
from Old French 'assaillir', from Vulgar Latin 'assalire', from Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'salire' (to leap)
Summary: assails in Brief
'Assails' [uh-seylz] means to attack vigorously or violently, often used in the context of criticism or negative publicity. It can also be used in phrases like 'assail with questions,' 'assail one's senses,' and 'assail the ear,' which denote overwhelming or overpowering experiences. 'Assails' is a verb and its synonyms include 'attack,' 'assault,' 'beset,' 'storm,' and 'charge.'
