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verbattack in speech or writingtype of:
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"Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week"verblaunch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
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"Nightmares assailed him regularly"verbattack someone physically or emotionally
Synonyms & Similar Words
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