set upon (Meaning)
Wordnet
set upon (v)
assail or attack on all sides:
Synonyms & Antonyms of set upon
Synonyms:
- trash
- assail
- light into
- tear into
- rob
- pounce (on or upon)
- beset
- ambush
- surprise
- sic
- go in (on)
- fly at
- beat up on
- pitch into
- rush
- invade
- swarm
- sick
Antonyms:
set upon Sentence Examples
- The wind set upon the sail, propelling the boat forward.
- The robbers set upon the traveler, demanding his valuables.
- The teacher set upon the student for misbehaving in class.
- The dog set upon the mailman, barking furiously.
- The enemy set upon the castle, attempting to breach the walls.
- The storm set upon the town, causing widespread damage.
- The cat set upon the mouse, pouncing with lightning speed.
- The disease set upon the population, spreading rapidly and causing widespread illness.
- The earthquake set upon the city, destroying buildings and infrastructure.
- The bullies set upon the smaller child, tormenting him relentlessly.
FAQs About the word set upon
assail or attack on all sides:
assault, charge, raid, jump (on), turn (on), round on, descend (on or upon), strike,attack, storm
secure,protect, cover, defend, protect, secure, cover, defend,guard, shield
The wind set upon the sail, propelling the boat forward.
The robbers set upon the traveler, demanding his valuables.
The teacher set upon the student for misbehaving in class.
The dog set upon the mailman, barking furiously.
