assails

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb attack someone physically or emotionally
  2. verb launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
  3. verb attack in speech or writing

Synonyms

assail, assault, set on, attack

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