Assail
English Meaning
To attack with violence, or in a vehement and hostile manner; to assault; to molest; as, to assail a man with blows; to assail a city with artillery.
- To attack with or as if with violent blows; assault.
- To attack verbally, as with ridicule or censure. See Synonyms at attack.
- To trouble; beset: was assailed by doubts.