Attempt and Set upon

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Attempt

Attempt verb - To make an effort to do.
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Set upon and attempt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Set upon" instead a verb "Attempt".
Nearby Words: attempted, attempting

Set upon

Set upon verb - Assail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards".
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Attempt and set upon are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attempt" instead a verb "Set upon".

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  • Kick The Dog / Film The protagonist sacrifices her kitten in an attempt at placating the demon set upon her by a Gypsy Curse.
    Source: Kick The Dog / Film
  • Film / The Madness of King George Assassination Attempt:An early scene scene depicts the King descending from a podium, where he s set upon by a madwoman, who attempts to stab him.
    Source: Film / The Madness of King George
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