Synonyms of set at

set at

phrase

as in attack

to take sudden, violent action against

His brother set at him, damaging several household items in the process.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attack
• assault
• raid
• storm
• turn (on)
• set on
• set upon
• strike
• jump (on)
• descend (on or upon)
• round on
• fly at
• charge
• rob
• ambush
• go in (on)
• pounce (on or upon)
• tear into
• light into
• rush
• invade
• pitch into
• beset
• sic
• beat up on
• swarm
• trash
• assail
• surprise
• gang up (on)
• go at
• bushwhack
• mob
• sack
• bomb
• flank
• mug
• barrage
• cannon
• waylay
• blitz
• plunder
• nuke
• loot
• buffet
• besiege
• ambuscade
• batter
• bombard
• cannonade
• plaster
• bang away (at)
• ravage
• foray
• bum-rush
• pillage
• harry
• overrun
• press
• envelop
• beleaguer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protect
• cover
• secure
• defend
• guard
• shield

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of set at

Rent is set at $10 monthly for the first five years and $5,000 monthly for years six through 10, with market-rate rent to be negotiated starting in year 11. — Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

Four Courses, One Membership Initiation fees for the Legacy Club are set at $300,000, with annual dues estimated at $60,000. — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

We are supported by so many different doctors and nurses who are on set at all times. — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

However, LaPlante said the salaries for county board members, which were set at $53,144 for fiscal year 2027 and climb annually and reach $62,000 by 2030, reflected fair cost-of-living adjustments. — Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026