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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:

scathecastigatevituperatecurseharasscriticizebulldogrushflameassault
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Antonyms for assail:

yieldprotectdislikelosehateaidpraiseretreathelpevacuate
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