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 beset beset /bɪˈsɛt/

verb

  1. () Annoy continually or chronically  ( chevvy , chevy , chivvy , chivy , harass , harry , hassle , molest , provoke , beset , plague )
    annoy continually or chronically
     He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked
    He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked
     This man harasses his female co-workers
    This man harasses his female co-workers
  2. () Assail or attack on all sides:  ( set upon , beset )
    assail or attack on all sides:
     The zebra was beset by leopards
    The zebra was beset by leopards
  3. Decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)  ( beset , encrust , incrust )
    decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)