assail

IPA(Pronunciation)

/əˈseɪl/

transitive

(transitive) To attack with harsh words or violent force (also figuratively).

Japanese Meaning

（肉体的または言葉によって）攻撃する、襲う / （比喩的に）激しく非難する

Journalists assail the mayor with harsh questions after the scandal.

そのスキャンダルの後、記者たちは辛辣な質問で市長を攻め立てた。

Sense（1）

(transitive) To attack with harsh words or violent force (also figuratively).

Muggers assailed them as they entered an alley.

assails

（ present singular third-person ）

assailing

（ participle present ）

assailed

（ participle past ）

assailed

（ past ）