Assail and Compliment

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Assail verb - To criticize harshly and usually publicly.

Usage example: the union organizers assailed the chemical company for failing to provide a safe working environment

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Compliment is an antonym for assail in topics: attack, praise.

Nearby Words: assailant, assailable, assailing

Compliment verb - To express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune.

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Assail is an antonym for compliment.

opponent	assail opponent	compliment opponent
opponents	assail opponents	compliment opponents

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