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to set on
[phrase form: set]
01
to attack someone aggressively, either physically or verbally
Transitive: to set on sb
Examples
The bullies set on the young student after school, causing him great distress.
02
to command an animal to attack another individual or entity
Ditransitive: to set on an animal sb/sth
Examples
He set his guard dog on the trespasser, who quickly retreated.
