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Meaning of 'beset' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Beset [ imp. & p. p.]
- of Beset
2 . Beset [ v. t.]
- To set or stud (anything) with ornaments or prominent objects.
- To hem in; to waylay; to surround; to besiege; to blockade.
- To set upon on all sides; to perplex; to harass; -- said of dangers, obstacles, etc.
- To occupy; to employ; to use up.

Meaning of 'beset' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . beset [ v]
Meaning (1):
- annoy continually or chronically
Example in sentence:
  • He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked;
  • This man harasses his female co-workers
Meaning (2):
- assail or attack on all sides:
Example in sentence:
  • The zebra was beset by leopards

Nearby Words:

bes-antler besaiel besaile besaint besant besayle bescatter bescorn bescratch bescrawl

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