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outrage vs assail

assail vs outrage

outrage is a noun but assail is not a noun.

outrage and assail both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outrage Yes No Yes No
assail No No Yes No
As verbs, assail is a hypernym of outrage; that is, assail is a word with a broader meaning than outrage:
  • outrage: force (someone) to have sex against their will
  • assail: attack someone physically or emotionally
Other hypernyms of outrage include assault, attack, set on.
As verbs, assail is a hypernym of outrage; that is, assail is a word with a broader meaning than outrage:
  • outrage: violate the sacred character of a place or language
  • assail: attack someone physically or emotionally
Other hypernyms of outrage include assault, attack, set on.
outrage (noun) assail (noun)
the act of scandalizing
a wantonly cruel act
a disgraceful event
a feeling of righteous anger
outrage (verb) assail (verb)
strike with disgust or revulsion attack in speech or writing
force (someone) to have sex against their will attack someone physically or emotionally
violate the sacred character of a place or language launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
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