Hit and Set upon

Hit verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.

Set upon and hit are semantically related In some cases you can use "Set upon" instead a verb "Hit".

Nearby Word: hitting

Set upon verb - Assail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards".

Hit and set upon are semantically related in devastate topic. You can use "Hit" instead a verb "Set upon", if it concerns topics such as pounce, assault physically.