set on

verb

Definition of SET ON

transitive verb

: attack

a obsolete : promote

b : to urge (as a dog) to attack or pursue

c : to incite to action : instigate

d : to set to work

intransitive verb

14th century

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

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