set on

/sɛɾ ɑn/

/sɛt ɒn/

Other forms: setting on; sets on

Definitions of set on

1. verb

   attack someone physically or emotionally
   synonyms: assail, assault, attack

   types:

   bait

   attack with dogs or set dogs upon

   set, sic

   urge to attack someone

   bulldog

   attack viciously and ferociously

   rush

   attack suddenly

   blindside

   attack or hit on or from the side where the attacked person's view is obstructed

   savage

   attack brutally and fiercely

   reassail

   assail again

   jump

   make a sudden physical attack on

   beset, set upon

   assail or attack on all sides

   desecrate, outrage, profane, violate

   violate the sacred character of a place or language

   molest

   harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to

   bear down, charge

   to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

   gang-rape

   rape (someone) successively with several attackers