Assail and Rush

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Assail verb - To take sudden, violent action against.

Usage example: a band of hooligans assailed the homeless man, punching and kicking him senseless

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Rush is a synonym for assail in attack topic. In some cases you can use "Rush" instead a verb "Assail".

Nearby Words: assailant, assailable, assailing

Rush verb - To take sudden, violent action against.

Usage example: one goat suddenly rushed the other and knocked it down

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Assail is a synonym for rush in attack topic. Sometimes you can use "Assail" instead a verb "Rush".

Nearby Words: rushed, rushing, rushy

assail opponent

rush opponent

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