Set Upon

Synonyms of set upon

• assault
• attack
• ambush

Antonyms of set upon

• protect
• defend
• guard

Collocations of set upon

set upon

Frequency: 70 %

The gang of robbers set upon the unsuspecting travelers.

set upon

Frequency: 60 %

The protestors set upon the police officers with rocks and bottles.

set upon

Frequency: 50 %

The soldiers were set upon by enemy forces during the night.

set upon

Frequency: 45 %

The cat set upon the mouse as soon as it entered the room.

set upon

Frequency: 40 %

The sheer number of tasks set upon her overwhelmed her.

Idiomatic Expressions for set upon

• Phrase: set upon
  Meaning: to begin or undertake a task with determination
  Usage: After receiving the promotion, she set upon her new responsibilities with enthusiasm.