set on
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
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).
Sense 2
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).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To be determined to do or achieve something.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
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.