Set upon Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Set upon crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on May 28 2024 Wall Street Journal Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Set upon has a total of 6 letters.

RankAnswerCluePublisher
99%ASSAILSet uponWall Street Journal
20%MOBSet upon en masseNew York Times

Definition

To attack with violence, or in a vehement and hostile manner; to assault; to molest; as, to assail a man with blows; to assail a city with artillery.
To encounter or meet purposely with the view of mastering, as an obstacle, difficulty, or the like.
To attack morally, or with a view to produce changes in the feelings, character, conduct, existing usages, institutions; to attack by words, hostile influence, etc.; as, to assail one with appeals, arguments, abuse, ridicule, and the like.

Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:

  • Wall Street Journal: May 28, 2024
  • Thomas Joseph: Jan 10, 2023

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