attack vs set upon

set upon vs attack

attack is a noun but set upon is not a noun.

attack and set upon both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
attack	Yes	No	Yes	No
set upon	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, set upon is a hyponym of attack; that is, set upon is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attack:

attack: attack someone physically or emotionally
set upon: assail or attack on all sides:

Other hyponyms of attack include bait, set, sic, bulldog, rush, blindside, savage, reassail, jump, beset, assault, dishonor, dishonour, outrage, rape, ravish, violate, desecrate, outrage, profane, violate, molest.

attack (noun)	set upon (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
the act of attacking
ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
an offensive move in a sport or game
strong criticism
intense adverse criticism
the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)
a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition

attack (verb)	set upon (verb)
begin to injure	assail or attack on all sides:
set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
attack in speech or writing
launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
take the initiative and go on the offensive
attack someone physically or emotionally

Difference between attack and set upon

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