Assailed (8)

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attacked

'assailed' is the definition.
('attack' can be a synonym of 'assail')

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for attacked that I've seen before include "Fiercely criticised" , "Assailed, set upon" , "Launched an assault" , "Ambushed" , "Roasted" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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