Set upon and Strike

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

Strike is a synonym for set upon in action topic. In some cases you can use "Strike" instead a verb "Set upon", when it comes to topics like attack, pounce, assault physically.

Strike verb - To refuse to work in order to force an employer to meet demands.

Set upon is a synonym for strike in attack topic. You can use "Set upon" instead a verb "Strike", if it concerns topics such as devastate.

Nearby Words: striking, striker, strikeout, striked, striken