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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
The mood among German consumers continues to darken as the pressures besetting Europe’s largest economy take their toll on sentiment.
To a remarkable degree, they foretold many of the failures that would beset L.A.
The Maternity Incentive Scheme has been beset by problems since it was set up in 2018 by the then health secretary, Jeremy Hunt.
The new party has been beset by issues since it was announced in July.
In “Last Rites,” the house of the beset Smurl family comes instantly to life with its worn furniture, Pyrex casserole pans and stretched cord of its wall phone.
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