2
set about(verb, expression, phrasal verb, attack, criticize)
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set on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, attack, hit)
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set to(verb, expression, state, charge, attack)
2
strike(verb, attack, hit, abuse, criticize)
2
surprise(verb, attack, assault, assail)
2
take on(verb, expression, support, state, force)
2
trim(verb, attack, criticize, informal, reprimand)
2
whip(verb, attack, criticize, censure, discipline)
2
work over(verb, expression, attack, abuse, criticize)
2
wrangle(verb, support, force, maintain, oppose)
2
zap(verb, state, charge, attack, maintain)
1
abuse(verb, attack, criticize, strike, blast)
1
admonish(verb, oppose, criticize, censure, condemn)
1
advance(verb, attack, abuse, strike, violate)
1
affirm(verb, state, charge, maintain, declare)
1
allege(verb, state, charge, maintain, declare)
1
altercate(verb, oppose, object, divide, conflict)
1
assert(verb, state, charge, maintain, declare)
1
aver(verb, state, charge, maintain, declare)
1
avow(verb, state, charge, maintain, declare)
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