Synonyms of sets at

sets at

phrase

present tense third-person singular of set at

as in attacks

to take sudden, violent action against

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attacks
• assaults
• raids
• storms
• turns (on)
• sets upon
• sets on
• strikes
• jumps (on)
• goes in (on)
• descends (on or upon)
• goes at
• flies at
• rounds on
• charges
• robs
• tears into
• ambushes
• pounces (on or upon)
• pitches into
• rushes
• beats up on
• swarms
• invades
• assails
• besets
• lights into
• sics
• trashes
• bushwhacks
• surprises
• sacks
• mobs
• bombs
• gangs up (on)
• flanks
• waylays
• mugs
• cannons
• ambuscades
• bum-rushes
• bangs away (at)
• ravages
• barrages
• cannonades
• nukes
• blitzes
• bombards
• besieges
• forays
• plunders
• buffets
• batters
• loots
• pillages
• harries
• plasters
• beleaguers
• envelops
• overruns
• presses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• covers
• protects
• guards
• shields
• defends
• secures

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sets at

Some 120 artisans reportedly spent two months building the sets at the Cinecitta Studios in Rome. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026

One of the most intriguing sets at this year’s Eaux Claires festival may also be one of its most spontaneous. — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 23 July 2026