assail

• 动词，指对某人或某物进行猛烈攻击或严厉批评，既可用于身体上的袭击，也可用于言语上的抨击。

A verb used to indicate the act of attacking or criticizing someone or something vigorously, either physically or verbally.

1. Attack physicallyC1formal

   To make a violent or aggressive attack on someone.

   攻击

   • The soldiers assailed the fortress at dawn.
   • He was assailed by a group of thugs in the alley.
   • The guards assailed the intruders with force.

   同义词assaultattackbesetchargemugrushset onset uponstormstrike

   反义词aiddefendguardprotectshieldsupport

2. Criticize stronglyC1formal

   To attack someone verbally or with strong criticism.

   严厉批评

   • The politician was assailed by the press for his remarks.
   • Critics assailed the new policy as ineffective.
   • She assailed her opponent's arguments during the debate.

   同义词attackberatecastigatecensureharanguelambasterevilescoldupbraidvilify

   反义词commendcomplimentdefendlaudpraise

3. Overwhelm with problemsC2formal

   To be troubled or overwhelmed by something, such as doubts, fears, or difficulties.

   困扰

   • He was assailed by doubts about his decision.
   • The company was assailed by financial troubles.
   • She felt assailed by conflicting emotions.

   同义词afflictbedevilbesetbesiegedogharryhauntplaguetormenttrouble