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ASSAILED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Assailed.

Assailed - as a verb

Attack someone physically or emotionally

Example: "The mugger assaulted the woman"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attack12set on
Hypernyms (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)
attack12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contend10fight12struggle10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Attack in speech or writing

Example: "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new house speaker"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attack12lash outround6snipe7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criticise13criticize22knock15pick apart
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She assailed him with accusations of lying."
"The protesters assailed the government with demands for change."
"The enemy soldiers assailed the fortress from all sides."
"Negative reviews assailed the book upon its release."
"The harsh wind assailed us as we walked along the beach."
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Word Game Points

Is ASSAILED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, assailed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASSAILED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ASSAILED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, assailed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASSAILED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is ASSAILED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, assailed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASSAILED has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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