Attack and Set on

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Attack

Attack verb - To take sudden, violent action against.
Usage example: our dog unexpectedly attacked the mailman, sinking his teeth into the startled man's leg
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Set on is a synonym for attack. In some cases you can use "Set on" instead a verb "Attack".
Nearby Words: attacked, attacker, attacking, attackable

Set on

Set on verb - To take sudden, violent action against.
Usage example: without warning, bandits would set on unwary merchants as they traveled along the Silk Road
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Attack is a synonym for set on in conflict topic. You can use "Attack" instead a verb "Set on".

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  • Video Game / Total Annihilation: Kingdoms Aramonian mage archers have secondary attack "Tracking arrow" which apparently shoots arrows set on fire.
    Source: Video Game / Total Annihilation: Kingdoms
  • Darkened Building Shootout Second, Rosette realizes that their enemies are using the darkness as a psychological attack, and shoots at a spilled puddle of some flammable liquid, causing the building to set on fire.
    Source: Darkened Building Shootout
  • Red Filter of Doom Final Fantasy IV also uses it during an attack on a small village—somewhat appropriately, since the place is set on fire.
    Source: Red Filter of Doom
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