assail means: Taking someone or something verbally or violently. (in Community Dictionary, added by Paula Reynolds)
What else does assail mean?
- Attack violently with military force or blows; assault (in AZ Dictionary)
- Verbally attack, such as ridicule and censure. synonym : attack . (in AZ Dictionary)
- Trouble or set, such as when there are questions or doubts. (in AZ Dictionary)