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Assail

usgb/əˈseɪl/Volume
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Physical attack

Use 'assail' for describing aggressive physical confrontations.

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Knights assailed the castle walls with ladders and siege engines.
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Strong action

'Assail' implies forceful action, often sudden and intense.

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The storm assailed the coastline with fierce winds and rain.
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Not just physical

While 'assail' can mean a literal attack, it is also used metaphorically.

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She assailed the problem with a combination of research and creativity.
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