assail

US /əˈseɪl/
UK /əˈseɪl/
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1.

assaillir, attaquer

make a concerted or violent attack on

:
The enemy troops assailed the fortress.
Les troupes ennemies assaillirent la forteresse.
He was assailed with questions from reporters.
Il fut assailli de questions par les journalistes.