Assailing: meaning, definitions and examples
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assailing
[ əˈseɪlɪŋ ]
in a negative way
To make a concentrated attack on someone or something, either physically or verbally.
Synonyms
assault, attack, beset, besiege
Examples of usage
- He was assailing his opponent with harsh words.
- The army was assailing the enemy's position.
- She felt like the problems were assailing her from all sides.
in a positive way
To approach or address someone aggressively or energetically, often in pursuit of a goal or objective.
Synonyms
address, approach, pursue, tackle
Examples of usage
- The salesperson was assailing potential clients with enthusiasm.
- She assailed the task with determination and vigor.
Translations
Translations of the word "assailing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atacando
🇮🇳 हमला करना
🇩🇪 angreifend
🇮🇩 menyerang
🇺🇦 атакуючий
🇵🇱 atakujący
🇯🇵 攻撃する
🇫🇷 attaquant
🇪🇸 atacando
🇹🇷 saldıran
🇰🇷 공격하는
🇸🇦 مهاجم
🇨🇿 útočící
🇸🇰 útočiaci
🇨🇳 攻击
🇸🇮 napadajoč
🇮🇸 ráðandi
🇰🇿 шабуылдау
🇬🇪 თავდამსხმელი
🇦🇿 hücum edən
🇲🇽 atacando
Word origin
The word 'assailing' comes from Middle English 'assailen', from Old French 'assaillir', from Latin 'assilīre', meaning 'to leap upon, attack'. It has been in use since the 14th century.
See also: assail, assailable, assailant, assault, unassailable.