Assail (verb)
definition:
to attack in speech or writing
example:
"I wrote a newspaper column assailing the mayoral candidate."
Synonyms
SnipeAssail (verb)
definition:
to launch an attack or assault on
example:
"The peasants assailed the castle with rocks."
Synonyms
AttackAssail (verb)
definition:
to attack someone physically or emotionally
example:
"The victims were assailed for months at a time."
Synonyms
Attack