set upon

sɛt əˈpɒn
setting upon
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Translation of set upon into Hebrew

Phrasal verb

tr.
1.

action

begin an activity with determination
לְהַתְחִיל בִּנְחִישׁוּת לְהַתְחִיל בְּנְחִישׁוּת
  • She set upon her studies with great enthusiasm.היא התחילה בנחישות את לימודיה בהתלהבות רבה.
2.

violence

attack someone aggressively or violently
  • The dog set upon the intruder viciously.הכלב הסתער על הפורץ בפראות.
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Synonyms and analogies of set upon in English

Examples of set upon in a sentence

  • They set upon their journey with excitement.
  • The gang set upon him in the alley.
  • Protesters were set upon by the police.

Translations of "set upon" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
לְהִתְנַפֵּלv. - lehitnapel

The anxiety of the unknown can set upon someone facing a major life decision.

החרדה מפני הבלתי נודע יכולה להתנפל על מישהו שעומד בפני החלטה חשובה בחיים.

The feeling of loneliness can suddenly set upon someone in a crowded room.

תחושת הבדידות יכולה פתאום להתנפל על מישהו בחדר מלא אנשים.

The weight of responsibility can set upon a person in a position of leadership.

משקלו של האחריות יכולה להתנפל על אדם בעמדת הנהגה.

The feeling of betrayal can set upon a person when trust is broken.

תחושת הבגידה יכולה להתנפל על אדם כאשר האמון נשבר.

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Other translations for set upon:

  • לִתְקוֹףv.
  • לְהַתְקִיףv.
  • קְבַע עַל
  • הִתְחִילוּ

set upon: Examples and translations in context

Anxiety can suddenly set upon anyone facing a big presentation.

חרדה יכולה פתאום להתנפל על כל מי שעומד בפני מצגת גדולה.

In times of crisis, panic can set upon even the bravest of souls.

בשעת משבר, פאניקה יכולה להתנפל אפילו על הנשמות האמיצות ביותר.

In times of danger, adrenaline can set upon the body, preparing it for action.

בזמן סכנה, האדרנלין יכול להתנפל על הגוף, מכין אותו לפעולה.

We could be set upon at any moment.

עלולים להתנפל עלינו בכל רגע.

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