Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Assail.
Assail - as a verb
Attack someone physically or emotionally
Example: "The mugger assaulted the woman"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attack12set onHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
Example: "Hitler attacked poland on september 1, 1939 and started world war ii"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attack12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contend10fight12struggle10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Attack in speech or writing
Example: "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new house speaker"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attack12lash outround6snipe7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criticise13criticize22knock15pick apartHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The critic assailed the author's new book for its lack of originality."
"The protestors assailed the police with bottles and rocks."
"The fierce winds assailed the coastal town, causing widespread destruction."
"The company was assailed by a series of lawsuits."
"She felt assailed by doubt and uncertainty."
Word Game Points
Is ASSAIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, assail is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ASSAIL has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is ASSAIL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, assail is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordASSAIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is ASSAIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, assail is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordASSAIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
