sic vs set on
set on vs sicsic and set on both are verbs.
sic is an adverb but set on is not an adverb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sic | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| set on | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
set on is a hypernym of
sic; that is, set on is a
word with a broader meaning than sic:
- sic: urge to attack someone
- set on: attack someone physically or emotionally
| sic (verb) | set on (verb) |
|---|---|
| urge to attack someone | attack someone physically or emotionally |
| sic (adverb) | set on (adverb) |
|---|---|
| intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase) |
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