assail; assault; set on; attack




attack someone physically or emotionally

"The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly"

Types:
  • bait
  • sic; set
  • bulldog
  • rush
  • blindside
  • savage
  • reassail
  • jump
  • beset; set upon
  • rape; ravish; violate; assault; dishonor; dishonour; outrage
  • desecrate; profane; outrage; violate
  • molest


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