assail
verbHow many syllables in assail?
There are 2 syllables in the word assail.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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- finale
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- version
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Syllable Fun Fact
Some languages, like Japanese, are considered mora-timed, where the duration of each syllable (or mora) is approximately equal.
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