īnstō — meaning in English

English meaning

• assail verb To attack with harsh words or violent force.
• threaten verb To say that you intend to harm or punish someone.

Senses

īnstō is used for these senses in English:

• assail (transitive) To attack with harsh words or violent force (also figuratively).
• threaten To menace, or be dangerous.

assail — full definition

1. verb To attack with harsh words or violent force.
2. verb To overcome or successfully argue against; defeat.

threaten — full definition

1. verb To say that you intend to harm or punish someone.
2. verb To be a source of danger to something.

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