hold up vs assail

hold up and assail both are verbs.

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

hold up (verb)	assail (verb)
cause to be slowed down or delayed	attack in speech or writing
be the physical support of; carry the weight of	attack someone physically or emotionally
hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration	launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
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