Assail and Shield

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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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Shield is an antonym for assail.

Nearby Words: assailant, assailable, assailing

Shield verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

Usage example: celebrities who are shielded by a cluster of bodyguards whenever they appear in public

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Assail is an antonym for shield.

Nearby Words: shielded, shielding

assail opponents

shield opponents

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