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verb • annoy continually or chronically • assail or attack on all sides: • decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems) | ||||
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noun • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) • an offensive move in a sport or game • intense adverse criticism • ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation • the act of attacking • a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase • a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition • the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) • strong criticism verb • launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with • attack in speech or writing • take the initiative and go on the offensive • attack someone physically or emotionally • set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task • begin to injure | ||||
Assail
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| Telegraph Cross Atlantic12 Nov 2025 | Across 25 | |
| Telegraph Cross Atlantic23 Sep 2024 | Across 39 | SET ON |
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7 | To assail or besiege |
