[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to attack vigorously or violently; assault .", "to attack with arguments, criticism, ridicule, abuse, etc.:to assail one's opponent with slander.Synonyms: malign , asperse", "to undertake with the purpose of mastering:He assailed his studies with new determination.", "to impinge upon; make an impact on; beset :His mind was assailed by conflicting arguments.The light assailed their eyes."]}]