Set On (Verb)

Meaning

Attack someone physically or emotionally; "The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Synonyms

• Attack
• Assault
• Assail

Hyponyms

• Savage
• Bait
• Rape
• Dishonor
• Dishonour
• Jump
• Molest
• Profane
• Rush
• Violate
• Bulldog
• Outrage
• Ravish
• Desecrate
• Set Upon
• Set
• Beset
• Reassail
• Blindside
• Assault
• Sic