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English

set on

verb

Meaning

  1. To attack.
  2. To encourage someone, or an animal, to attack someone.
  3. To be determined to do or achieve something.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

attack(English)assail(English)assault(English)aggress(English)set upon(English)light into(English)set about(English)turn on(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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