English · Phrasal verb Candidate

set on

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To attack.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tấn công

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Cassio hath here been set on in the dark.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To encourage someone, or an animal, to attack someone.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khuyến khích ai đó hoặc một con vật tấn công ai đó

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be determined to do or achieve something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quyết tâm làm hoặc đạt được điều gì đó

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “set on” mean?

To attack.

Is “set on” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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