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set on

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Synonyms & Antonyms of set on

to take sudden, violent action against

without warning, bandits would set on unwary merchants as they traveled along the Silk Road

Synonyms for set on

assail,
assault,
attack,
beset,
bushwhack,
charge,
descend (on or upon),
go in (on),
jump (on),
pounce (on or upon),
raid,
rush,
sic
(also sick),
storm,
strike,
trash,
turn (on)

Words Related to set on

bum-rush,
gang up (on),
mob,
swarm

mug,
rob

ambuscade,
ambush,
surprise
(also surprize),
waylay

blitz,
bomb,
bombard,
nuke

barrage,
cannon,
cannonade

bang away (at),
batter,
buffet,
plaster

beleaguer,
besiege,
press

harry,
loot,
pillage,
plunder,
ravage,
sack

foray,
invade,
overrun

envelop,
flank

Phrases Synonymous with set on

beat up on,
fly at,
go at,
light into,
pitch into,
round on,
set at,
set upon,
tear into

Near Antonyms for set on

cover,
defend,
guard,
protect,
secure,
shield

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Thesaurus Entries Near set on

setoffs

set on

set one's heart on

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“Set on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20on. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.

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The first known use of set on was in the 14th century

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