I . v. a.
1.
Assail, assault, storm, encounter, invade, charge, engage, oppugn, have at, set upon, fly at, run at, make a run at, rush upon, spring upon, have a fling at, have a cut at, bear down upon, make aggression on, ride full tilt against.
2.
Impugn, censure, criticise, reflect upon, pass censure on. See under assail .
II . n.
Assault, offence, onset, onslaught, charge, thrust, encounter, invasion, aggression, descent. See assault .