set upon

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Verb set upon has 1 sense

beset, set upon - assail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards"
--₁ is one way to assail, assault, set on, attack
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody

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Term: set upon

Part of Speech: Verb Phrase

Sense 1: Attack or assault someone physically

Description: "Set upon" means to launch a physical attack or assault on someone.

Example sentences:

He was set upon by a group of thugs on his way home.
The angry mob set upon the suspect, demanding justice.
Without any warning, the dog suddenly set upon the intruder.

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Sense 2: Engage enthusiastically or eagerly in an activity

Description: "Set upon" also means to engage with great enthusiasm or eagerness in a particular activity or task.

Example sentences:

She set upon her studies fervently, determined to excel in her exams.
Upon discovering his passion for photography, he set upon capturing breathtaking landscapes.
The children set upon the puzzle, eagerly piecing it together.

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