Associations to the word «Assail»
Noun
- Nostril
- Assailant
- Stench
- Misgiving
- Temptation
- Odor
- Flank
- Foe
- Quixote
- Odour
- Sancho
- Reproach
- Tempest
- Orc
- Thirst
- Tumult
- Volley
- Pang
- Dizziness
- Doubt
- Arjuna
- Assault
- Scorn
- Perplexity
- Rampart
- Fume
- Torrent
- Barbarian
- Entreaty
- Rear
- Ear
- Hunger
- Envy
- Malady
- Smell
- Anguish
- Calamity
- Shower
- Scent
- Insult
- Vigour
- Slew
- Enemy
- Camilla
- Apprehension
- Censure
- Hannibal
- Ferocity
- Ridicule
- Uproar
- Uneasiness
- Mob
- Remorse
- Adversary
- Spaniard
- Steed
- Sarcasm
- Malice
- Blows
- Scruple
- Chastity
- Vertigo
- Sulla
- Perfume
- Fury
- Brute
- Multitude
- Misfortune
- Shout
Wiktionary
ASSAIL, verb. To attack violently using words or force.
Dictionary definition
ASSAIL, verb. Attack someone physically or emotionally; "The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly".
ASSAIL, verb. Launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with; "Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II"; "Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week".
ASSAIL, verb. Attack in speech or writing; "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker".
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