Assail Definition & Meaning
assail
- verb
- attack someone physically or emotionally; "The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly"
- launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with; "Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II"; "Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week"
- attack in speech or writing; "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker"
"Assail" in song lyrics
See how assail is used in real songs:
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"I feel them assembling in the dark plotting to assail"
Shabazz the Disciple — Blasphemy -
"I hear them whispering in the dark, plotting to assail"
Shabazz the Disciple — Blasphemy
Words that rhyme with assail
Usage tips for "assail"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "assail" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for assail to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does assail mean?
- attack someone physically or emotionally; "The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly" launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with; "Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II"; "Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week" attack in speech or writing; "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker"
- What part of speech is assail?
- Assail is a verb.
- How many definitions does assail have?
- Assail has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).