Assault, attack (6)

I believe the answer is:

assail

This clue is a double definition.

'assault' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'attack' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for assail that I've seen before include "Set upon" , "Sudden attack" , "Criticise severely" , "Criticize" , "storm" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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