assail
To attack with harsh words or violent force (also figuratively).
Pronounced as (IPA)
/əˈseɪl/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English assailen, from Old French assaillir, assalir, from Late Latin assalīre, from Latin ad (“at, towards”) + salīre (“jump”). See also assault.
rush upon
flood out
asaltar
assaillir
atacar
angreifen
assalire
επιτίθεμαι
aanvallen
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