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round on

Turn on, assail, especially verbally. For example, They all rounded on Jake for not upholding the party line. [Mid-1800s]

See also: on, round

round on

v.

To assail someone suddenly; turn on someone: The entire group rounded on me when I questioned their motives.

See also: on, round