Meaning of the word assailed in English

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assailed

US /əˈseɪld/
UK /əˈseɪld/

Verb

1.

make a violent attack on

Example:
The castle was assailed by enemy forces.
He was assailed with a barrage of questions.
2.

criticize (someone) strongly

Example:
His policies were assailed by the opposition.
The media assailed the celebrity for her controversial remarks.
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