Assail and Praise

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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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Praise is an antonym for assail in attack topic.

Nearby Words: assailant, assailable, assailing

Praise verb - To proclaim the glory of.

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Assail is an antonym for praise.

Nearby Words: praised, praising

opponent	assail opponent	praise opponent
opponents	assail opponents	praise opponents

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