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beset
[bih-set]
verb (used with object)
to attack on all sides; assail.
to trouble greatly or grievously; to afflict with mental or physical suffering; harass: Even as he was being beset with disasters, he triumphed.
The best ideas are often beset by bureaucratic hurdles.
Even as he was being beset with disasters, he triumphed.
to surround; hem in.
The village was beset on all sides by dense forest.
Our work will be beset with dangers.
to set or place upon; bestud.
The gold bracelet she found was beset with jewels.
Nautical., to surround (a vessel) by ice, so that control of the helm is lost.
beset
/ bɪˈsɛt /
verb
(esp of dangers, temptations, or difficulties) to trouble or harass constantly
to surround or attack from all sides
archaic, to cover with, esp with jewels
Other Word Forms
- besetment noun
- besetter noun
- prebeset verb (used with object) prebeset, prebesetting
- unbeset adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
In the four months since the fledgling party was announced it has been beset by disagreements and threats of legal challenges between the founding members.
That system was in place from 1992 to 2000, and was the predecessor of the Horizon IT system which was also beset by scandal.
Domestically, China has been beset by sluggish spending, a protracted property sector crisis and a demographic crunch as its population starts to decline.
Games in years past, with billions of dollars in revenue at stake, have at times been beset by corruption and scandal.
This month's meeting comes at an uncertain time for the Chinese economy, beset by sluggish domestic spending, a protracted crisis in the property sector and a turbulent trade war with the United States.
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