Assail

Pronunciation: /əˈseɪl/

Assail (verb)

  1. To attack someone or something with physical force, especially in a sudden or violent way.
  2. To criticize or blame someone or something strongly, often in public or in writing.
  3. To attack a person’s ideas or arguments with harsh words or strong reasons.

Examples

  • The guards assail the intruder at the gate.
  • The storm assails the coast with heavy waves.