1. attacking someone or something violently or forcefully
Usage: present participle of assail
2. criticizing someone or something harshly and persistently
Usage: present participle of assail
3. overwhelming someone with something unpleasant
Usage: present participle of assail

Examples

• The protesters were assailing the government’s new policies.
• Critics have been assailing the movie for its poor plot.
• Strong winds were assailing the coastal town.
• Doubts kept assailing her mind throughout the night.
• The enemy forces were assailing the fortress from all sides.
• Reporters were assailing the politician with difficult questions.
• A terrible smell was assailing our senses as we entered the room.