assail vs hold up

assail and hold up both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
assail	No	No	Yes	No
hold up	No	No	Yes	No

assail (verb)	hold up (verb)
attack in speech or writing	cause to be slowed down or delayed
attack someone physically or emotionally	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with	hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration
	rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat
	continue to live and avoid dying
	resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
	resist or confront with resistance