Assails

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of assail form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

attack abuse agitate ambush assault assault

Example

"As I make my coffee, anxiety assails me, because I think about tomorrow."

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