set upon

/sɛt əˌpɑn/
/sɛt əˈpɒn/
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Other forms: sets upon; setting upon

Definitions of set upon
  1. verb
    assail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards"
    synonyms: beset
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    type of:
    assail, assault, attack, set on
    attack someone physically or emotionally
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