assailed
verbHow many syllables in assailed?
There are 2 syllables in the word assailed.Divide assailed into syllables:
as · sailed
How to pronounce assailed:
Definition of assailed:
- assailed (verb):
- to attack violently assault
Synonyms for assailed:
abused
attacked
bashed
belabored
blasted
castigated
criticized
cursed
excoriated
harassed
insulted
jumped (on)
lambasted
savaged
scathed
scolded
slammed
tied into
trashed
vituperated
Antonyms for assailed:
abetted
accommodated
advocated
aided
assisted
ballyhooed
befriended
blessed
bucked up
cared for
cheered
contented
delighted
did a favor
did a service
did one's part
emboldened
encouraged
fostered
furthered
gladdened
gratified
heartened
helped
helped out
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