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assail
verb
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Divide assail into syllables:

as · sail

How to pronounce assail:

Definition of assail:

assail (verb):
to criticize strongly
to attack violently assault
attack someone physically or emotionally.

Synonyms for assail:

abuse
assault
attack
bait
bash
belabor
berate
beset
blast
blindside
bulldog
castigate
criticize
curse
desecrate
dishonor
diss
excoriate
flame
go for the jugular
harass
impugn
insult
jump
jump (on)
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Antonyms for assail:

aid
boost
compliment
defend
dislike
evacuate
exonerate
hate
help
laud
leave in peace
let go
lose
mend
praise
protect
retreat
surrender
uphold
yield

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