Resist and Set upon

Opposite meaning terms

Resist verb - To refuse to give in to.

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Set upon is an antonym for resist.

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

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Resist is an antonym for set upon in assault physically topic.

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