Set upon and Whang

Set upon

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

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

Whang

Whang verb - Propel or hit with force.
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Synonyms for Whang

Set upon and whang are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Set upon" instead a verb "Whang".

Nearby Words: whanged, whanging
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