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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

assails

/əˈseɪlz/ verb · British & US
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What does assails mean?

verb

to attack or criticize someone or something strongly and energetically, or to attack someone or something with a strong and forceful movement.

Example

"The journalist's article assailed the politician's policies, questioning their effectiveness."

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