set upon
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To attack someone.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I was set upon by a couple of young thugs.
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 begin an activity; to embark upon a course of action.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “set upon” mean?
To attack someone.
Is “set upon” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.