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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024as•sail /əˈseɪl/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object]- to attack vigorously or violently;
assault:The Marines assailed the enemy stronghold. - to attack verbally:The press assailed the candidates.
- to beset:He was assailed by doubts.
as•sail•a•ble, adj. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024as•sail (ə sāl′),USA pronunciation v.t. - to attack vigorously or violently;
assault. - to attack with arguments, criticism, ridicule, abuse, etc.:to assail one's opponent with slander.
- to undertake with the purpose of mastering:He assailed his studies with new determination.
- to impinge upon;
make an impact on;
beset:His mind was assailed by conflicting arguments. The light assailed their eyes.
- Late Latin assalīre, equivalent. to Latin as- as- + salīre to leap, spring
- Old French asalir
- Middle English asaylen 1175–1225
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See attack.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged asperse, malign.
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