be set upon

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Definition of be set upon in English English dictionary

set upon
If you are set upon by people, they make a sudden and unexpected physical attack on you. We were set upon by about twelve youths and I was kicked unconscious
set upon
assail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards"
set upon
attack, fall upon, provoke
be set upon

    Hyphenation

    be SET up·on

    Turkish pronunciation

    bi set ıpän

    Pronunciation

    /bē ˈset əˈpän/ /biː ˈsɛt əˈpɑːn/
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