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set on vs bait

bait vs set on

set on is not a noun while bait is a noun.

set on and bait both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set on No No Yes No
bait Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bait is a hyponym of set on; that is, bait is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set on:
  • set on: attack someone physically or emotionally
  • bait: attack with dogs or set dogs upon
Other hyponyms of set on include set, sic, bulldog, rush, blindside, savage, reassail, jump, beset, set upon, assault, dishonor, dishonour, outrage, rape, ravish, violate, desecrate, outrage, profane, violate, molest.
set on (noun) bait (noun)
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
anything that serves as an enticement
set on (verb) bait (verb)
attack someone physically or emotionally harass with persistent criticism or carping
attack with dogs or set dogs upon
lure, entice, or entrap with bait
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