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

Per the jail records, her surety bond was set at $35,000 on the involuntary manslaughter charge and $5,000 on the cruelty to children charge. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Harris County court documents show that Butler was arrested on July 1 on charges of manslaughter, with bail set at $150,000. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 16 July 2026

The Giants will face the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first time in May, playing a four-game set at Dodger Stadium from May 6-9. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

The crown jewel is Veranda, set at the end of the Cardinal’s Building, where retractable glass walls frame sweeping views of the lake and gardens. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026