Associations to the word «Assail»
Noun
- Recollection
- Doctrine
- Celt
- Wail
- Shaft
- Stronghold
- Ire
- Defiance
- Weakness
- Roman
- Mcclellan
- Epithet
- Legion
- Sooner
- Motive
- Prejudice
- Valor
- Yell
- Attack
- Treachery
- Groan
- Cannibal
- Spear
- Side
- Defence
- Byzantine
- Barricade
- Strife
- Emptiness
- Paine
- Gregg
- Fortress
- Retreat
- Guilt
- Beast
- Evil
- Grief
- Quarrel
- Shame
- Misery
- Traitor
- Agitation
- Nausea
- Instant
- Moan
- Striving
- Combatant
- Disgrace
- Integrity
- Shriek
- Meanwhile
Adjective
Wiktionary
ASSAIL, verb. To attack violently using words or force.
Dictionary definition
ASSAIL, verb. Attack someone physically or emotionally; "The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly".
ASSAIL, verb. 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".
ASSAIL, verb. Attack in speech or writing; "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker".
Wise words
Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues,
and can moderate their desires more than their words.