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Definition of: assail
(ə·sāl′) v.t.
1. To attack violently, as by force, argument, or censure; assault.
2. To approach, as a difficulty, with the intention of mastering. See synonyms under ATTACK. [<OF asalir, asaillir <LL adsalire leap upon <L ad- to + salire leap]
—as·sail′a·ble adjective
—as·sail′a·ble·ness noun
—as·sail′er noun
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