⚔️assail (assayl)

verb
/əˈseɪl/
assaillir (assaillir)

Signification

to attack violently, either physically or with words
Traduction de la signification
attaquer violemment, soit physiquement, soit par des mots
attaquer violemment, soit physiquement, soit par des mots

Phrases d'exemple

The politician was assailed with difficult questions.

Le politicien a été assailli par des questions difficiles.
Le politicien a été assailli par des questions difficiles.

Synonymes

attack, assault, criticize, storm, beset

Antonymes

defend, support, protect

Collocations

assail someone, assail with questions, assail the enemy, assail verbally

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