set upon (Meaning)
Wordnet
set upon (v)
assail or attack on all sides:
Synonyms & Antonyms of set upon
Synonyms:
- invade
- beset
- trash
- rush
- pounce (on or upon)
- swarm
- rob
- surprise
- ambush
- assail
- tear into
- sic
- light into
- beat up on
- go in (on)
- fly at
- pitch into
- sick
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word set upon
assail or attack on all sides:
descend (on or upon), assault, set on, charge, storm, jump (on), strike,attack, raid, set at
defend, defend, cover, protect,protect, secure, secure, cover, guard,guard
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.
