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

That’s the message for Premer, Dunham, Adams and O’Brien on a roster that seems set at all four of their positions. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Receiver Tyler Scott trying to catch on With Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield, Xavier Smith and rookie CJ Daniels, the Rams are set at receiver. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Earlier this summer, Björk made headlines when she was spotted playing a set at the Venice Biennale in a pink fiberglass coat by Louise Trotter for Bottega Veneta. — Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026

Since Beautiful Chaos, the group picked up two Grammy nods and performed at the 2026 ceremony; played major sets at Coachella, Lollapalooza and Governor’s Ball, and won three American Music Awards. — Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026