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Set upon

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Set upon"

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Word	Definition
besetverb	(transitive, sometimes figurative) To attack or assail, especially from all sides.
set aboutverb	(intransitive) To start doing or to devote oneself to some task; to set upon.
start in onverb	(informal) To make a start on; to begin to tackle.
set onverb	To be determined to do or achieve something.
onsetnoun	(medicine) The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.
go atverb	To try to solve a problem a specific way; to undertake a task.
come atverb	To get to, especially with effort or difficulty.
go forverb	(transitive) To try for, to attempt to reach.
set afterverb	To begin a chase or hunt for (someone or something).
descend uponverb	To arrive, usually without warning or invitation.
run atverb	To charge at (someone); to advance on (someone) as though to attack; to conduct a surprise attack on (someone).
come forverb	(transitive) To search for someone with the intent to apprehend or cause harm.
go intoverb	To get involved in; to investigate or explore.
put one's hands onverb	To obtain or find.
take a run atverb	(transitive, idiomatic) To attempt to achieve or acquire.
roundnoun	A circular or spherical object or part of an object.
aggressnoun	Aggression.
bring onverb	(idiomatic, intransitive, US, informal, often as imperative) To pose a challenge or threat; to attack; to compete aggressively.
open the attackverb	(cricket) Of a bowler: to bowl one of the first two overs.
descendverb	Senses relating to moving from a higher to a lower position.

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