Definition of assail

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • assail is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 6
  • assail is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 6
  • assail is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 7

Definition of assail


  • attack in speech or writing (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. assault
    2. attack
    3. lash out
    4. round
    5. snipe
  • launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with (verb)

    Examples

    1. Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week

    Synonyms

    1. attack
  • attack someone physically or emotionally (verb)

    Examples

    1. Nightmares assailed him regularly

    Synonyms

    1. assault
    2. attack
    3. set on

See definition of assail in Merriam Webster