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Britannica Dictionary definition of ASSAIL
[+ object]
:
to attack or criticize (someone or something) in a violent or angry way
— often used figuratively
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The movie was assailed by critics.
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politicians assailed by the media
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A horrible odor assailed our noses. [=we smelled a horrible odor]
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We were assailed by doubts [=we were very doubtful] about the decision we'd made.
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assailed by fears
