sic something on someone or something

sic something on someone or something
sic (something) on (someone or something)
: to order (an animal, such as a dog) to attack (someone or something)

He sicced his dog on me.

— often used figuratively

The company sicced their lawyers on me.

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Main Entry:sic

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