set (against)

verb

Definition of set (against)next
as in to anger

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set (against)
  1. anger
  2. infuriate
  3. estrange
  4. alienate
  5. enrage
  6. incense
Verb
  • Since then Christie’s sold off Sly Stallone’s GMC, which seems to have angered Patek CEO Thierry Stern.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Four years later, when their acting high priest left, Book was angered to be pressured into taking on his responsibilities without the ability to take on the title of High Priest.
    Emma Cieslik, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of anger
Verb
  • Jackson showed little remorse for the victims of his violent attacks, which infuriated McManus.
    Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Why was their public support for their son and other families like theirs so infuriating to many conservative Christians? Gushee, the Christian ethicist, has a theory.
    John Blake, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of infuriate
Verb
  • Mica and John-Paul, who is the pastor at Solid Rock at Market Common in Myrtle Beach, were estranged at the time of her death.
    Liam Quinn, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Rousseau was estranged from one adult daughter and in only occasional contact with another.
    Judith Graham, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of estrange
Verb
  • This detachment can alienate customers, particularly those struggling with technology or those in vulnerable communities, like the elderly or disabled.
    Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Trump has won voters who once voted for FDR, and Democrats will anguish over how to get them back without alienating the other parts of their coalition, including women, young people and people of color.
    Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of alienate
Verb
  • Lo hurls enraged texts and emails at my lawyer, and also at John, the location manager.
    Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The firestorm has enraged Netanyahu’s political opponents and families of the hostages.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of enrage
Verb
  • Naturally, Brancato’s incensed, and when McGee strolls into MTAC, the general orders him to arrest his boss.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • He was incensed, mistakenly believing that the notepads had been burgled from his barn.
    Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of incense
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Thesaurus Entries Near set (against)

set about

set (against)

set apart

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“Set (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20%28against%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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