Assailment
Pronunciation: /ˈæsˈeɪɫmənt/
Assailment (noun)
- An attack using words, often in writing or speech, meant to criticize or harm someone’s reputation.
- A violent attack on a person or group, involving force or harm.
- A series of attacks against something, such as a system, plan, or idea, to weaken it over time.
Examples
- The manager faced a verbal attack during the meeting.
- A verbal attack can hurt people even without physical harm.