1. attacked violently or aggressively
Usage: past tense of assail
2. criticized or opposed forcefully
Usage: past tense of assail
3. troubled or bothered persistently
Usage: past tense of assail

Examples

• The fortress was assailed by enemy forces at dawn.
• Critics assailed the politician’s new policy proposal.
• She was assailed by doubts about her decision.
• The protesters assailed the building with rocks and bottles.
• He was assailed by memories of his childhood.
• The newspaper editorial assailed the mayor’s handling of the crisis.
• Strong winds assailed the small boat throughout the night.