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assail vs outrage

outrage vs assail

assail is not a noun while outrage is a noun.

assail and outrage both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
assail No No Yes No
outrage Yes No Yes No
As verbs, outrage is a hyponym of assail; that is, outrage is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than assail:
  • assail: attack someone physically or emotionally
  • outrage: force (someone) to have sex against their will
Other hyponyms of assail include bait, set, sic, bulldog, rush, blindside, savage, reassail, jump, beset, set upon, assault, dishonor, dishonour, rape, ravish, violate, desecrate, profane, violate, molest.
assail (noun) outrage (noun)
the act of scandalizing
a wantonly cruel act
a disgraceful event
a feeling of righteous anger
assail (verb) outrage (verb)
attack in speech or writing strike with disgust or revulsion
attack someone physically or emotionally force (someone) to have sex against their will
launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with violate the sacred character of a place or language
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